Public Works Service Worker II

Public Works Service Worker II

As a Public Works Service Worker II, you will drive and operate a wide variety of construction equipment and attached mechanical devices used in construction and maintenance work and perform skilled and manual labor in the repair and maintenance of the City's infrastructure as directed.

Job duties and responsibilities include :

• Safe driving and operation of heavy and light construction equipment and trucks
• Daily inspection and maintenance checks on vehicle(s) and machinery / equipment
• Performing routine inspection and adjustments / minor service work on equipment / machinery
• Operating winches, pumps, hoists and other mechanical equipment
• Assisting with traffic control on the job to ensure productivity and safety
• Performing numerous manual and skilled construction and maintenance tasks
• Loading, unloading, and securing materials and equipment from trucks
• Assisting with the placement and repair of storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure
• Assisting with the maintenance of streets, alleys, and public spaces
• Setting up traffic control / barricades for parades / events, detours, and maintenance operations
• Repairing and maintaining guardrails, bridges, and related infrastructure
• Participating in safety meetings, right-to-know training, and toolbox meetings

Working conditions / physical requirements include exposure to all kinds and types of weather conditions, dirt, dust, odors, chemicals, vermin, insects, garbage, high noise levels, heavy traffic, possible exposure to raw sewage, etc. Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time on rough, uneven surfaces; frequent pushing / pulling, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering of objects weighing up to 100 pounds; working in confined spaces; climbing in and out of maintenance holes and / or vehicles as well as overhead; ability to climb, maneuver and / or work on ladders, stairs and platforms. Position may require compliance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, including maintaining a clean-shaven face for proper respirator fit. Public Works Service Workers II may be required to work nights, weekend shifts and / or holidays.

Required qualifications :

Selection process :

Veteran's Preference : For an eligible veteran to receive Veteran's Preference points for this exam, a veteran must complete and submit the veteran preference form and supply a copy of his / her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information as well as the character of the discharge.

Union Representation : This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Construction Equipment Operators and Mechanics Unit, IUOE Local #49.

Eligible List Statement : The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :