PW MEO III Maintenance Craftsperson & Laborer; DPW Water & Sewer

PW10 MEO III Maintenance Craftsperson & Laborer

Maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of the city's infrastructure and facilities; undertakes a variety of maintenance activities for public works and/or maintenance.

Receive general supervision from the Supervisor, Commissioner, and Water Superintendent. Provides technical guidance to crew workers assigned to positions of grade 10 and lower.

• Under supervision, operates various types of motor equipment, front-end loader, compressor, and jackhammer.
• Performs other skilled and unskilled tasks in connection with such operations.
• Under direction, performs tasks involving manual labor requiring the highest degree of skill in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water mains, water gates, sewers, and drains.
• Performs tasks involving manual labor requiring a lesser degree of skill and incidentally supervises the work or a group (not more than ten) of laborers engaged in such work.
• Performs related work as required.
• During snowstorms, this position supports and assists the Highway Division with snowplowing and removal operations as needed.

High School or GED. 2 Years of experience in the Departmental of Public Works. Hoisting License 2B Backhoe/Loader. C.D.L. Class B with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement (or six (6) months to obtain a Tank Endorsement).

Indoor and outdoor environments with a wide range of weather conditions, exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery or even surfaces, work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather situations and other circumstances.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying which includes the ability to lift up to one hundred pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles.