Maintenance Worker I – Streets & ROW
Maintenance Worker I - Streets & ROW
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Street & R.O.W./Stormwater Utilities Section Leader
CLASSIFICATION STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
SALARY: $15.00 – $22.50 hourly
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Semi-skilled work and the ability to obtain varying degrees of skilled work in the field of roadways and right of way maintenance, installation repair, and maintenance of water distribution, reclaimed water distribution and sewage collection systems. Employees in this class performs a wide variety of manual laboring tasks including the operation of construction equipment in connection with the construction and maintenance of the streets and right of ways and utility systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the major tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Specific tasks on a day to day basis will reflect the overall areas of expertise for this position.
- Participates in the maintenance of roadways and right of ways which include but not limited to asphalt patch repairs, tree trimming, grass mowing, traffic sign maintenance, maintenance of traffic functions, stormwater facility maintenance and minor building maintenance along with the installation, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, reclaimed water distribution, sewage collection or similar systems; including valves & meters;
- Taps water, reclaimed water and sewer lines, flushes & maintains fire hydrants, cuts pipes, and operates pumps;
- Uses tapping machines, concrete saws, metal detectors, handsaws, pliers, shovels, and wrenches;
- Maintains manholes, operates line-clearing equipment;
- Operates backhoe, trencher, and other types of equipment;
- Maintains inventory of parts on service truck; drives service truck and operates radio;
- Records work activities;
- Turns on or off and repairs meters; discusses water or wastewater service problems with users in accordance with city policy;
- Locates lines and fittings;
- Maintains areas around Lift Stations and other facilities;
- Operates tractor, mowers and related grounds maintenance equipment;
- Loads, transports, and unloads equipment;
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment; and
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the City Limits, City roadways and NPR Stormwater system;
- Knowledge of water distribution, reclaimed water, wastewater collection system, plumbing, or irrigation system construction and repair methods;
- Knowledge of tools, fittings, and equipment used in repairing and maintaining these systems;
- Knowledge of water meter installation and repair procedures;
- Skill in driving a service truck and in operating line clearing equipment, pumps, automotive, digging, backfilling and mowing equipment;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
- Ability to prepare records of work activities;
- Ability to read blueprints, maps and as-built data;
- Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing and vision skills; and
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and keep accurate field notes.
TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One year experience in any of the above mentioned fields or a comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for minimum experience requirements. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted at the City’s discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Florida Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class C within 30 days from date of hire. This position is to be considered an “essential personnel” and is required to report to duty for emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, sinkholes, water/sewer breaks and other crises to provide for public safety. Every New Port Richey employee is required to fill out a Disaster Response Survey and is subject to being required to report to work during a declared disaster. Ability to be “On Call” 24-hr Emergency standby as required by rotation. Employee must live close enough to the City to be able to respond to Emergency call backs and be on scene within 30 minutes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Ability:
Often transitions from indoor to outdoors. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Physical strength and ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
Sensory Requirements:
Ability to hear, speak and understand conversation in English in various tones of voice, as well as accents or rapidly spoken in order to be able to do job. Ability to see, read, and comprehends letters, numbers, words, characters or symbols, which are both large and small. Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters and symbols which are legible and understood by others. Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Working in confined spaces. Work near high voltage. Not afraid of heights (aerial work from a bucket truck). Ability to work safely in and along roadways where vehicle and pedestrian conflicts are common.
Applications can be emailed to HR@cityofnewportrichey.org, faxed to 727-853-1043 or sent/dropped off to 5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652. DFWP/EOE