Public Works Laborer (Full Time

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Under close to general supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and construction of streets, sanitary and storm sewer systems, landscape, facilities, snow and ice control, truck and equipment maintenance, forestry operations, tree planting, park maintenance, and related public works functions; may provide limited direction to less experienced employees or to temporary and seasonal workers; and does related work as required.

Essential job functions include:

• Prepares streets for patching and resurfacing; applies asphalt, concrete, gravel, and other materials, which includes hand sweeping of street surfaces, loading and unloading materials, and raking and shoveling of asphalt.
• Assists in a variety of maintenance and construction projects, such as retaining walls, guard rails, curbs, gutters, and catch basins, which includes removing obstructions, such as tree roots; breaking up and removing concrete; constructing forms; and mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete.
• Cleans, maintains, repairs, and installs sewer lines.
• Operates flushing and rodding equipment under direction.
• Paints and stripes streets, including painting of curb and pavement messages, marking streets for line painting, and cleaning and maintaining equipment, such as stencils, hoses, and spray guns.
• Assists in the fabricating and installing signs.
• Sets up traffic cones and traffic control devices as required.
• May work independently in such areas as street cleaning and debris collection.
• Assists in the general cleaning and maintenance of the Public Works Facilities.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools in connection with the above duties; operates light, motorized equipment, such as pick-ups, flatbeds, dump trucks, jack hammers, and saws.
• May operate larger equipment, such as front-end loaders and rollers for training purposes or in emergencies.
• Works cooperatively with others.
• Required to work overtime during hours outside of the normal workday; overtime required to drive municipal truck up to 12 hours per day during fall and winter months for leaf collection and snow/ice removal
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Other job functions include:

• Performs all other work assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Basic techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in public works maintenance, construction, and repair work.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, City staff, and representatives of contractors in an effective and professional manner.
• Effectively and safely perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance, construction, and repair of public works infrastructure.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Work effectively with other staff and with the public.
• Operate trucks and other light power-driven equipment.
• Perform heavy physical and manual labor.
• Acquire a general knowledge of division policies and safety procedures as related to public works operations.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Organize own work, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Work in a safe manner, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Represent the municipality, the department, or the organizational unit effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, City departments, and the public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Driving a variety of vehicles safely.
• Machine operator experience preferred.

Required education, training, and experience include:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years' experience in all aspects of construction and maintenance activities.
• Must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers' License Class B with Air Brake endorsement within 6 months of date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the Public Works facility (1250 Lindendale Dr. 15228) within 9 months of date of hire.

Essential physical job functions include:

• The candidate will be required to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting heavy objects and working in all type of weather conditions. Safety procedures and practices are required, as well as wearing safety equipment.
• Work is performed about 95% outdoors and 5% in the public works facility. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate heavy equipment, hand tools and powered landscaping equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to operate heavy equipment and trucks and be able to be on their feet walking pushing a lawnmower,…