Drainage Worker
- Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY :
This is a semi-skilled and / or skilled work involved in the maintenance and up-keep of drainage ditches, channels and right of ways. May have limited responsibility for : the preparation of reports and records; daily contact with the public requiring tact, diplomacy and professionalism; may make numerous work decisions weekly, varying in complexity; may have limited supervisory assignments; reports Drainage crew activity daily.
This position may be filled as a Worker Trainee, Worker I or II and may perform as a leader of a crew or crews.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Grounds Keeping :
o Operates and maintains grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws and chippers to maintain drainage ditches, alleys, right of ways and other assigned areas.
o Operates and maintains City trucks and trailers
o Cleans and performs simple repairs on gutters, drains, underground storm utility systems, culverts and other structures.
o Excavates and back-fills trenches and other areas with hand tools
o Operates earth moving equipment such as dump trucks, trailers, backhoes and loaders to maintain drainage channels (rehabilitation and silt removal), alleys, right of ways, and other assigned areas.
o Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, trucks, dump trucks and trailers.
o Loads and unloads construction materials, bench stock supplies and others as assigned.
o Operates specialty equipment such as street sweepers, tractors, shredders in various sizes, skid steers with specialty attachments, spray skids and others as assigned.
o Follows procedures for safe and effective work zone and traffic control when required.
o Follows procedures for safe handling and application of pesticides and other hazardous chemicals.
o Follows procedures for lock-out-tag-out of equipment.
o Operates power tools and light construction equipment.
o Performs rough carpentry, painting, and concrete work.
o Performs scheduled vehicle and equipment inspections and records maintenance actions on proper forms.
o Assists other Public Works Division / City Departments when requested.
o Records work performed and man-hour expenditures on work orders.
o Participates in on-call schedules and duties : On-call duties during City-wide events, extenuating circumstances and emergencies (weather related or other) may be extended to all Public Works personnel.
o Performs other job-related duties as required.
o Coordinates, supervises and performs "On the Job Training" and City Safety Programs.
o Maintains inventories related to division equipment and supplies.
o Familiarization with City of Schertz Code of Ordinances, as well as other drainage and drainage infrastructure standards and specification codes.
o Assumes the duties of their supervisor in his / her absence.
o Good Housekeeping and organization of tools, equipment, vehicles and work area.
o Assures crews are organized and ready to complete task at hand.
o Application of pesticides and proper handling and use of other chemicals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Worker Trainee & Worker I :
Worker II :
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Worker Trainee :
Worker I :
Worker II :
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED :
Worker Trainee :
Worker I :
Worker II :
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The salary range listed is based on qualifications and level of experience.
Job Post Closing Date : Open until filled
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Drainage • Schertz, TX, United States