Trades Worker III - Street and Drainage

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Trades Worker III is an advanced, highly skilled technician in the masonry, concrete, asphalt and pipe-laying trades at a journeyman level. Trades Worker III will have sufficient proof of specialized training achievements and certificates to clearly prove journeyman status.

This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

• Performs advanced masonry, plastering and concrete work in the construction, demolition, alteration, repair and maintenance of concrete such as bridges, spans, columns, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm-water structures such as box, culverts, inlets, slabs, floors, concrete forms and masonry structures such as head walls, brick and block walls, building construction repair and demolition, repair and various other types of construction.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as laying concrete block and brick, installing concrete and plastic pipes for storm water systems.
• Must be able to read and work with building plans, maps and blueprints.
• Performs maintenance and repair of streetscapes, sidewalks, headwalls, drop inlets and drainage pipes.
• Operates surveying equipment to determine grades and elevations, record, read and interpret elevation readings.
• Performs maintenance, repair and construction of asphalt streets and structures.
• Maintains project records relative to team members and material costs when requested.
• Maintains and tracks time for team members and ensures jobs are completed in a timely, organized fashion.
• Selects material and gives input on materials and supply needs for the assignment.
• Assists in the training of trades workers and maintenance team members in the field of masonry, concrete and various other fields of construction, demolition, repairs and equipment operations.
• Keep logs, records and inventory.
• Complies with all City and generally accepted safety policies and programs.
• Must be able to work in all types of adverse weather conditions and environments.
• Must be available for duties outside regular working hours when called upon to assist on-call team members (overtime).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, procedures and equipment used in the masonry and concrete trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures of trade and of the City.
• Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches and maps.
• Knowledge of buildings/construction standards, DOT specifications and regulations.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of the masonry and pavement trades.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-oriented and effective relationships with team members, other agencies, different departments, leaders and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and orally.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Five (5) years of experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work in related fields of concrete, masonry, asphalt and pipe laying work desired.
• Valid Driver License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 50+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights.

Frequently - Lift/Carry: 50 lbs. or Less, Push/Pull: 50 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Walk, Drive.

Constantly - Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Sit, Stand.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health…