Crew Worker (Multiple Departments Have Vacancies)

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual work associated with the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of County streets/roads, rights-of-way, water distribution and collection systems, storm water and drainage systems, public facilities and properties, solid waste facilities, and other infrastructure as part of a public works/utilities crew. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects;
• Lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies;
• Digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment;
• Shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials;
• Retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed;
• Collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite;
• Removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property.

Requirements

• Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear;
• Maintains work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals;
• Monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions;
• Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public;
• Reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• Previous work experience involving equipment operation or construction/maintenance work preferred;
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Skills

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include pump, probing rod, tamper, jack hammer, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pickaxe, sledgehammer, rake, post hole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two-way radio.

Benefits

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.

Skills

• Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, customers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Pay

Hourly Salary: $19.00/hour - $23.91/hour

Schedule

FLSA: Nonexempt