Public Works Crew Member Senior
Under general direction and within guidelines set by policies, rules, and regulations, this position is responsible for performing craft level and senior crew member duties in the installation, construction and maintenance of Public Works projects. Projects include : storm water systems, subsurface drains, storm drainage ways, bridge culverts, silt basins and roadways. This position transports, loads and unloads various equipment, supplies, and / or materials used in projects. The Construction Crew Member Senior could be required to perform other duties in other departments within Public Works as assigned by the Director.
Essential Job Functions include :
- Constructs or assists in the construction and installation of equipment and material related to storm water systems.
- Constructs or assists in the construction and installation of equipment and material related to concrete flumes, sidewalks and curbs and gutters.
- Constructs or assists in the construction and installation of equipment and material related to subsurface drains including mix mortar and laying block and brick.
- Constructs or assists in the construction and installation of erosion control preventive measures for Public Works projects.
- Operates heavy truck-trailer in transporting equipment to and from the job site.
- Operates and maintains both light and heavy equipment, machinery, and tools used in construction, maintenance and repair of Public Works infrastructure systems, specifically : all vehicles and equipment; and all required hand tools used for the purposes of various construction, masonry, concrete finishing, and mechanical applications.
- Constructs or assist in the setting of forms for concrete; pours and finishes concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, flumes and driveways; lays bricks / cement block to construct storm inlet boxes and other such structures.
- Performs manual work duties associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of City, storm drains, roadways, and all other structures; manual duties include the ability to shovel materials such as asphalt, sand, stone, or topsoil; the ability to dig holes or trenches; the ability to load and unload necessary construction materials from truck or trailer.
Maintenance duties include :
Performs or assists in the maintenance of the City's storm drain system.Performs or assists in the maintenance of the City's subsurface storm drain system.Performs or assists in the maintenance of erosion control devices on Public Works projects as needed.Performs or assists in the maintenance of roadways, public right-of-way, sidewalks, curb and gutter and the levee flood gate maintenance program.Operates asphalt truck and performs asphalt patch work.General duties include :
Landscapes as needed to complete public works projects to include laying sod, seeding, shrubbery, fill dirt, topsoil etc.Operates dump truck.Inspects equipment prior to use and reports necessary equipment repairs that are needed; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition including greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels.Sets up and maintains safety work zone at job site using traffic cones and warning signs; flags traffic as assigned; leaves job site in a safe condition for the public at the end of the day.Gathers and loads equipment, tools and materials for use on projects.Performs other reasonably duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.Qualifications include :
High school diploma or equivalent with experience in the construction and maintenance of subsurface drainage, forming and finishing concrete structures, masonry skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Possession of a valid, State of Alabama driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.Must possess or be able to obtain within (6) six months of employment, a valid Alabama commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands / Work Environment include :
Knowledge and understanding of survey stations, levels, elevations, grades and slopes and ability to shoot grade.Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in the operation of motor vehicles.Knowledge of the various materials, methods and practices and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of storm water systems.Knowledge of the materials normally used and suitable for pipe cushion (bedding) and back fill; placement and compaction requirements.Knowledge to occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions in general construction and maintenance operations particularly as these requirements relate to work around construction equipment, trench excavations and traffic control around the work site (flagmen, signs, barricades and cones, etc.).Knowledge of City ordinances, policies, and procedures.Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs).Skill in planning and organizing work.Skill in utilizing such office equipment as a calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, and copier.Skill in interpersonal relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.Skill in verbal and written communication.Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and / or accounting purposes.Ability to meet the mechanical abilities of the job.Ability to use the technical terms normally associated with the construction and maintenance of Public Works such as cover, bedding, grade or slope, invert, lateral, survey stationing, etc.Ability to operate various types of equipment normally used in construction of Public Works projects including pipe and concrete saws, mechanical tamps, etc.Ability to comprehend and execute both written and verbal instructions assigned to him / her for specific tasks or projects.Ability to accomplish the work assigned in an efficient, neat, and dedicated manner.Ability to maintain regular attendance on the job.Ability to work overtime and on-call as required.Ability to perform heavy manual labor.Ability to sufficiently move in and around confined spaces and rough terrain.Ability to work, year-round, in all types of climatic conditions.Ability to organize and communicate effectively.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public.Physical demands include :
Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.Climbing : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.Crawling : Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Sitting : Particularly for sustained periods of time.Handling : Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.Hearing 1 : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.Hearing 2 : Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.Manual Dexterity : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.Mental Acuity : Ability to make rational decisions.Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force.Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something.Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Repetitive Motion : Substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and / or fingers.