Public Works Operations Specialist Job Waterloo area,Iowa USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Under general to direct supervision of the Public Works Director, performs manual labor, semi-skilled and skilled work often involving the operation of light to heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment. Employee must show fundamental knowledge of how to use the machinery and the general ability to follow instructions. This full-time position is compensated on an hourly basis.

The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Example of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs duties relating to building and grounds maintenance.

Mows grass and weeds, cuts brush, trims trees, and performs site cleanup.

Constructs and repairs buildings, playground equipment, fences and other park facilities using manual labor and equipment as needed.

Safely operates maintenance and construction equipment, which may include, but isnot limited to snow removal equipment, street sweeper, dump trucks, tractors,mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, and other equipment as needed.

Operates painting equipment to maintain the appearance of facilities and streets.

Loads and unloads heavy objects, materials, and supplies as needed.

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Operates snowplows, sanding, and salting equipment. Clears snow and ice accumulations from streets and sidewalks, which may include operating a snow blower, and a shovel to manually remove snow as needed.

Prepares recreation fields and facilities for use.

Assists other city departments as directed.

Other

Job Duties

Repairs, replaces, and maintains street signs and markers.

Attends safety meetings and seminars as required.

Installs water meters in consumer establishments using hand tools as needed.

Operates truck, tractor, loader, backhoe, mower, and street sweeper to construct, maintain, and repair city streets.

Performs manual labor in the repair and construction of streets and other facilities.

Operates painting equipment to paint hydrants, crosswalks, curbs, and other street and sidewalk markings.

Assists with the repair and installation of sewer and water lines.

Turn water service off or on for new customer/occupants.

Perform weekend duties inclusive of reading of master water meter(s) and sewer flows and water & sewer testing every seventh weekend.

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Mow, weeds, cuts brush, trims trees, and cleans up site by raking and/or hauling to the landfill.

Must be available 24 hrs. Per day, 7 days per week for snow removal duties unless time off has been arranged in advance.

Assist the water/wastewater superintendent with lift station maintenance when requested.

Learn how to locate and mark graves at City cemetery.

Set up City Council meeting room for meetings. This may involve moving tables and chairs into different configurations.

Assist water/wastewater and street superintendent with various projects when requested.

Respond to water/sewer emergencies when requested.

Performs other duties as apparent or assigned and assist other departments as directed.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICSRequired Physical Activities

Carrying, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Fingering, Talking, Hearing.

Physical Characteristics of the Job

Heavy work requiring exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and exertion of up to 50 pounds of force frequently.

Environmental Conditions

The work is performed primarily outside and includes seasonal exposure to cold, heat, wind, rain, snow, sleet, and other weather conditions. The worker is also exposed to awkward or confining workspace, darkness or poor lighting,…