Maintenance Worker -Construction

Maintenance Worker 2

The City of Spring Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker 2 within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for operating equipment and performing skilled construction and maintenance work. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Construction Superintendent.

Examples of Duties

• Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers, pipe saws, asphalt/concrete saws, and other small equipment.
• Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Reports equipment defects and needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Cleans and maintains assigned equipment.
• Assists crews with digging ditches and trenches, hoisting materials, tools, and equipment, and laying pipes.
• Performs scheduled stormwater inspections and repairs on jobsites.
• Assists with installing and maintaining traffic control devices.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Keeps work areas, equipment, and tools clean and orderly.
• Supports crews with general labor and jobsite activities as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• Stormwater Level 1 Certification required, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of standard construction equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with equipment operation and applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions used in laboring work.
• Ability to quickly and accurately adjust machine or vehicle controls.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after an emergency/disaster.
• Guaranteed 40 hours Monday through Saturday. Some Saturdays could be required due to weather.
• Employee may be required to operate light, medium, and heavy equipment vehicles, and other equipment.
• Constant exposure to all weather conditions (sometimes severe).
• Walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting.
• Exposure to airborne dust and loud noises.
• Frequent climbing of ladders up to 12' above ground.
• Driving and working on slippery surfaces.
• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined and cramped spaces.
• Ability to use repetitive hand motion, lift above shoulders climb in and out of ditches, turn valves, lift and carry pipes and dig ditches.
• Continuous standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and twisting of wrist in use of tools.
• Occasional sitting, squatting, crawling, climbing and balancing.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to traffic, and other environmental conditions. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, carrying, loading, and operating vehicles.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign, modify, or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.

Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.