Public Works Technician Transportation Maintenance Worker

About the role

Performs difficult skilled work on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects. Operates specialized equipment in connection with task. Does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of semiskilled and skilled manual labor tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, water distribution, sewer lines, and stormwater systems.
• Repairs, changes, and installs new water meters and maintains related records.
• Repairs and test backflow prevention devices.
• Replaces devices as needed.
• Prepares necessary work orders and record keeping logs on backflow devices as needed.
• Operates track hoe, backhoe, dozer, forklift, tractors, wheel loader, grader, street sweeper, VAC truck, and other heavy equipment in the installation, maintenance, and repair on projects on streets, water lines, sewer lines, parks, driveways, and related facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance on fire hydrants and valves.
• Assist with the setting up and breaking down for special events.
• Performs utility locates as needed.
• Performs all tasks and duties of Maintenance Specialist I and II when required.
• Supervises crews as assigned.
• Keeps assigned crew truck clean and stocked as directed by division supervision.
• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Performs other related tasks as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Ensure safety protocols and procedures are being followed.

Skills

• Comprehensive skills and knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
• General knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, often in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy articles.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to use work order software.
• Good physical