Public Works Technician

under general supervision, employees in this position will perform a wide variety of general labor and maintenance of city streets, drainage, water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. This may include infrastructure maintenance and repair activities including heavy manual labor, operating light and heavy equipment and participating in utilities field activities in a safe and effective manner.

This position will assist with all public works related activities and tasks as required. This position will also support other departments within the city as needed and when time allows.

under general supervision, employees in this position will perform a wide variety of general labor and maintenance of city streets, drainage, water and wastewater infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. This may include infrastructure maintenance and repair activities including heavy manual labor, operating light and heavy equipment and participating in utilities field activities in a safe and effective manner.

This position will assist with all public works related activities and tasks as required. This position will also support other departments within the city as needed and when time allows.

essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• set up barricades and act as flagger for traffic around job sites.
• assists in the repair and maintenance of roadways; maintains landscaping and park grounds, clears trash, brush, weeds and debris from grounds, structures, facilities and drainage ditches.
• operates and uses a variety of hand and power tools including picks, shovels, weed eater, edger, chain saw and various other tools in support of maintenance and construction activities associate with streets, drainage, water, wastewater and other public works activities.
• learns a variety of work tasks and procedures, including repair and maintenance of streets, roadways, and infrastructure.
• routinely cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools and equipment. Inspect and check operation of vehicles, tools and equipment before and after use, report problems to supervisor and perform minor equipment maintenance as needed.
• executes safe and effective methods in all field activities which includes following departmental and city safety guidelines and attending required training when necessary.
• must be able to perform standby shift work; must be available for call back as needed for emergency situations.
• available for special assignments as requested and other duties as assigned, which may include the following: electrical, painting, carpentry, masonry, welding, wastewater, street and drainage projects.
• maintains integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the city by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.

• perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

knowledge of:

• city policies and procedures of assigned department
• occupational hazards and safety precautions
• basic math calculations and concepts
• building maintenance techniques and methods
• construction and related materials and tools
• custodial principles and practices
• basic computer and technology skills

• operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles
• perform manual labor using various tools associated with tasks assigned
• closely follow verbal and written instructions and procedures
• complete basic math calculations
• establish and maintain effective relationships with…