Public Works – Maintenance Team Member

Public Works – Maintenance Team Member Salary

$19.00 - $30.00 hourly, dependent on qualifications, paid bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, plus an employee deferred compensation plan, vacation, and holidays. City of Carter Lake is an equal opportunity employer.

• Be committed to the vision statement of the city.
• Work individually or as a member of a team in the performance of duties.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Work in harmonious relationships with all city staff and members of the public.
• Be self‑motivated and require minimal supervision.
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Understand and work within the City of Carter Lake’s Ordinances, Policies and Procedures.

• Mow and trim various City properties.
• Apply restricted‑use pesticides and fertilizer as scheduled or needed.
• Clear City streets and roads of ice and snow.
• Maintain irrigation systems on several City properties.
• Maintain trees on City properties.
• Participate in projects regarding construction or maintenance of City structures.

• Working knowledge of and ability to operate power tools.
• Working knowledge of and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs.

• Work outdoors and in maintenance/garage working conditions.
• Work in outside and inside environments with noise and various temperatures and climatic conditions and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions as may be required.
• Use chemicals and cleaning solvents to maintain and repair equipment.
• Communicate effectively with fellow employees, contractors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Use email and other basic computer technology.
• Work a regular schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm and on‑call every 5th week and snow events as needed.
• Operate or be willing to learn to operate equipment including but not limited to mowers, skid loaders, mini excavators, road graders, lifts, tractors and trucks.

• Graduation from an accredited high school, A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Three (3) years of work experience in a related field. Public Works experience is preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. (If no current Class B CDL license, one must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.)
• Must possess or obtain the following pesticide applicator licenses:
  • 04 Ornamental and turf pest control
  • 07 right of way pest control
    • 09 public health pest control

Activities:

Sitting – Occasional

Standing – Frequent

Walking – Frequent

Reaching – Frequent

Climbing Stairs – Occasional

Bending – Frequent

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Twist/Turn – Frequent

Simple Grasping – Frequent

Fine Manipulation – Frequent

Handling – Frequent

Lifting:
Waist Level – 75# Occasional

Chair to Floor – 75# Occasional

Above Shoulder – 75# Occasional

Push/Pull – 75# Occasional

Carry:
Right – 50# Occasional

Carry:
Left – 50# Occasional

Use of Feet – Foot Controls:
Left – Occasional, Right – Occasional

Receives general administrative direction from the Public Works Superintendent and/or Assistant Public Works Superintendent.