Service Maintenance Worker - Limbs and Debris

Overview

Department: Engineering / Pubic Works – Limbs & Debris
Supervisor: Limbs & Debris Supervisor

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: Ten (10)
Work Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 7 a.m – 3:30 p.m. (Summer)

Position Status: Full-time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Under immediate supervision assists in maintenance of right of ways and limbs and debris removal. Picks up litter and debris from right of way ahead of mowing operations, removes grass clippings and vegetation using hand tools and power trimmers, assists grab-all and limb truck operators in removing piles of debris from right of way by gathering debris and placing in truck.

Assist in loading/unloading and maintenance of tools and equipment. Assist in positioning traffic control devices around work zone to conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Directs traffic around work zone using traffic control devices, hand signals, and two-way radios. Performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Knowledge to operate lawn mowers, weed eaters and blowers. Skills to do general maintenance on equipment to keep operable. Must exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with coworkers and the general public. Must be able to work independent of direct supervision. Ensures tools are in proper condition. Assist in ensuring equipment is in proper working order. Cleans tools and equipment and ensures that tools and equipment are stored properly.

Attends departmental and safety meetings as required. Maintains uniforms and safety attire to conform to proper dress codes and safety rules at all times.

Must be dexterous enough to use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate tools and/or equipment; must be agile enough to climb in and out of truck to load and or unload necessary equipment; must be able to work on uneven terrain in traffic areas: must possess adequate upper and lower body strength to maintain control while operating tamping machines and/or other equipment while on uneven terrain;

must hear well enough to receive communications over a two-way radio (hearing aid acceptable); must speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard and understood in person and/or over two-way radio; must see well enough to safely operate equipment; must be able to assist in lifting equipment; must be able to withstand exposure to the elements to include extreme heat and/or cold;

must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Valid Photo Identification

Location: Public Works Building

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code: SM-1

Under immediate supervision assists in maintenance of right of ways and limbs and debris removal. Assist in placement of traffic control devices and in directing of traffic using flags and hand signals. Picks up litter and debris from right of way ahead of mowing operations, removes grass clippings and vegetation using hand tools and power trimmers, assists grab-all and limb truck operators in removing piles of debris from right of way by gathering debris and placing in truck.

Assist in loading/unloading and maintenance of tools and equipment. Performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

A. Right-of-way Maintenance (75%) – Picks up litter and debris from right of way ahead of mowing operations to ensure no obstructions or debris is present for the mowers. Removes grass clippings and other vegetation using hand tools. Trims grass and vegetation around obstacles behind the mowing operation using hand tools and power trimmers. Removes piles of debris from right of way by gathering and loading onto truck.

B. Traffic Control (10%) – Assist in positioning traffic control devices around work zone to conform with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Directs traffic around work zone using traffic control devices, hand signals, and two-way radios.

C. Maintenance of Equipment (10%) – Gathers necessary tools and equipment for job and loads onto truck. Ensures tools are in proper condition. Assist in ensuring equipment is in proper working…