Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Maintenance Worker

Supervisor: Public Works Supervision Structure

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Random Substance Testing: Yes

Position Number: PW/16

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual labor tasks from unskilled at the entry level to semi-skilled/skilled level upon completion of on-the-job and other training. Tasks assigned to this position include maintenance, repair, construction, cleaning, operation and provision of services by the Public Works Department. This position will use hand tools, power tools and some motorized equipment in completing work assigned.

Job Scope:

This position is entry level and will receive direct supervision until the worker can perform tasks in compliance with the methods and procedures required of characteristically routine work assignments. The position is a member of a work crew completing Public Works projects and performs manual tasks. The tasks include work requiring the use of mowers, trimmers and other electric/battery/gas hand tools and equipment.

Successful performance helps ensure the completion of safe and effective Public Works projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Duties Required of All Positions of this Class:

• Accepts guidance and direction from lead worker and supervisory staff.
• Performs manual labor, such as: heavy lifting, digging, pushing, pulling, twisting and turning for extended periods of time under all weather conditions.
• May assist with forming, pouring and finishing concrete.
• May assist with repair of streets including filling of potholes and sealing cracks. Flags traffic and performs spotting activities, as necessary.
• May load and/or offload materials used at the job site.
• Assists in surface restorations, including yards, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, curbs, roads, etc. This may include replacing fence, landscaping, such as placing sod, raking and other landscape types of jobs.
• Collects trash, recycling, yard waste materials including animal remains at the curb or alley and places in garbage truck.
• Receives instruction and training in the operation of equipment used such as lawnmowers, weed trimmers, weed sprayer and other lawn related hand tools. Operates various hand and power tools, such as chain saws, jack hammers, and air compressors. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties including mowing and trimming, snow and ice removal and assisting with code enforcement abatements.
• Assists in performing “light” preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, vehicles and trucks. Fuels, washes and cleans trucks and equipment.
• Cleans equipment, such as power washing containers and carts and assists in repairing containers. Assists in keeping shop and garage areas clean and supplies stocked. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and assists in maintaining clean common areas, such as break-rooms and restrooms.
• Complies with operations and maintenance guides for equipment, machinery and tools.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and/or complaints in a courteous and timely manner. Provides customer notifications, using hang tags for events such as water outages, testing meters/backflows, excavating, road improvements, capital projects, etc.
• Attends any classes, as requested and funding allows
• Follows all safety rules and City of Sedalia regulations and reports hazards to relevant supervisor or crew leader.
• Arrives at assigned time, gets along well with others, manages time efficiently, and promotes utility efficiency. Assists in keeping clean and maintaining order in yard and shop areas.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• In times of inclement weather or following severe storms, other emergencies, due to employee illnesses or at the…