Job Description
Job Description
NATURE OF WORK, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KSA'S:
Under the immediate supervision of the Division Supervisor and under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance, construction, repair and service work of City streets, rights-of-way, alleys, medians and storm water inlets as well as snow and ice control operations. May be assigned to any division within the Public Works Department as a substitute for individuals on vacation, sick leave, etc., or during heavy workload periods. This position is subject to emergency callouts and must be able to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including nights, weekends and stand-by, as required.
Position will be filled as a Technician I, Technician II or Technician III, dependent upon the needs of the department and the qualifications/experience of the preferred candidate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Technician I - Assists crews in performing assigned maintenance, construction, repair, and service work on City streets, rights-of-way, medians, alleys, and storm water drainage systems (inlets).
- Learns to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include and is not limited to concrete finishing, asphalt finishing, , rollers, compaction equipment (jumping jack, vibratory plate), hotbox, crack seal machine, , asphalt recycler, brine making equipment, and street sweeper.
Technician II - Independently performs assigned maintenance, construction, repair, and service work on City streets, rights-of-way, medians, alleys, and storm water drainage systems (inlets).
- Skillfully operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include and is not limited to concrete finishing, asphalt finishing, , skid steers (milling heads attachments), backhoe, front-end loader, rollers, compaction equipment (jumping jack, vibratory plate), hotbox, crack seal machine, asphalt pavement milling machine, asphalt recycler and brine making equipment.
Technician III - Plans, prioritizes, reviews and manages scheduled and assigned maintenance, construction, repair, and service work on City streets, rights-of-way, medians, alleys, and storm water drainage systems (inlets).
- Leads work crews performing construction and maintenance activities; prioritizes work and determines what equipment and materials are needed to accomplish work assignments; coordinates with other city departments (as necessary) and implements preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Reviews and inspects the work of assigned technicians to ensure work quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Skillfully operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include but is not limited to street sweeping equipment, concrete finisher, asphalt finisher, asphalt paver, skid steers (milling heads attachments), backhoe, grader, front-end loader, rollers, compaction equipment (jumping jack, vibratory plate), hotbox, crack seal machine, asphalt pavement milling machine, asphalt recycler and brine making equipment.
- Responsible for training crew in work techniques and the proper use and maintenance of all equipment; including adherence to proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
- Responsible for evaluating activities of subordinate technicians, and provides advice, assistance, and training (as needed) to correct deficiencies.
KNOWLEDGE
Technician I - Knowledge of basic math (ex: ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide numbers).
- Knowledge of general construction materials and practices for highway maintenance.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of safe equipment operating procedures.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices for highway anti-icing and de-icing and plowing operations.
- Knowledge of standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices.
Technician II - Knowledge of basic math (ex: ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide numbers).
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of hazards, safety rules and precautions involving the use of heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance of traffic rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices for highway anti-icing and de-icing and plowing operations.
- Knowledge of standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices.
Technician III - Knowledge of principles and practices of lead supervision, training, and performance evaluation, including safety practices and related record-keeping.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement.
- Knowledge of asphalt and concrete mix design and specifications.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street and right-of-way maintenance, vegetation control, removal, and related duties.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices for highway anti-icing and de-icing and plowing operations.
- Knowledge of hazards, safety rules and precautions involving the use of heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance of traffic rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of safe equipment operating procedures, inspections, and maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of lasers and levels.
- Knowledge of ADA compliance standards.
- Knowledge of standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices.
SKILLS
Technician I - Skilled in the use of equipment, machinery and hand and power tools.
Technician II - Skilled in the use of heavy equipment, hand, and power tools; including maintenance practices of such equipment and tools.
- Skilled in concrete forming, pouring, and finishing techniques.
- Skilled in hot mix asphalt placement and compaction techniques.
Technician III - Skilled in the use of all heavy equipment, hand and power tools used within the Streets Division.
- Skilled in concrete forming, pouring, and finishing techniques.
- Skilled in hot mix asphalt placement and compaction techniques
- Skilled in the use of construction measuring devices and instruments including tapes, rulers, levels and lasers.
ABILITIES
Technician I - Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to calculate quantities, trends, times, distances, measures and weights.
- Ability to comprehend and follow simple to complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to understand basic road maps and City boundaries.
- Ability to assist in concrete and asphalt repair/replacement, working with heavy materials and materials at high temperatures.
- Ability to learn the operation of motor vehicles and related equipment in a skilled and safe manner and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow City staff, associates, contractors and the general public.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in completing basic paperwork including work orders, work logs, maintenance logs and time sheets.
Technician II - Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to calculate quantities, trends, times, distances, measures and weights.
- Ability to comprehend and follow simple to complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to understand basic road maps and City boundaries.
- Ability to assist in concrete and asphalt repair/replacement, working with heavy materials and materials at high temperatures.
- Ability to learn the operation of motor vehicles and related equipment in a skilled and safe manner and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow City staff, associates, contractors, and the general public.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in completing basic paperwork including work orders, work logs, maintenance logs and time sheets.
Technician III - Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and operation manuals for vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations to calculate quantities, trends, times, distances, measures and weights.
- Ability to follow simple to complex oral and written instructions; ability to effectively communicate instructions to technical staff.
- Ability to establish project priorities, assign work orders, estimate material quantity, staffing and equipment resources required for timely completion of work assignments.
- Ability to understand simple road maps and City boundaries to establish ownership responsibilities.
- Ability to operate and maintain all vehicles and equipment assigned to the Streets Division, skillfully, safely and in accordance with traffic laws and regulations; and to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
- Ability to operate and train employees in the safe and efficient use of all motor vehicles and related equipment required for completion of work assignments.
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow City staff, associates, contractors, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare reports, including work orders, activity reports and maintenance logs.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Technician I - Assists in the hauling, transportation, loading and unloading of various materials and equipment associated with assigned projects.
- Assists in asphalt and concrete repair and replacement of streets, parking lots and curb gutters by sealing, patching, filling cracks and painting; sets forms and pours concrete for sidewalks, curbs, driveways, handicap ramps, footings, etc.; lays asphalt; shoots grades and elevations.
- Assists in weed and vegetation control around guard rails and cleaning of storm water drainage inlets.
- Performs daily equipment pre-checks and assists in operator maintenance.
- Assists in the general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
- Assists in the establishment of appropriate traffic control including flagging, placing traffic barricades, safety cones, markers, or signs to alert motorists/pedestrians of work areas, detours or other potential hazards.
- May be called on to respond to emergency situations or after-hours calls as needed for traffic control, repair of damaged utilities, knockdowns, accidents, roadway spills, debris, snow and ice management etc.
Technician II - Follows schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participates in the hauling, transporting, loading, and unloading of various materials and equipment associated with assigned projects.
- Repairs streets, parking lots and curb gutters by sealing, patching, filling cracks and painting; sets forms and pours concrete for sidewalks, curbs, driveways, handicap ramps, footings, etc.; lays asphalt; shoots grades and elevations.
- Participates in asphalt and concrete repair and replacement; weed and vegetation control around guard rails and cleaning of storm water drainage inlets.
- Follows safety regulations and safe work practices at job sites.
- Completes work orders, vehicle inspection forms, daily maintenance logs and other documentation.
- Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
- Establishes appropriate traffic control where directed including flagging, placing traffic barricades, safety cones, markers or signs to alert motorists/pedestrians of work areas, detours or other potential hazards.
- Exercises the necessary care and caution in handling and/or operating vehicles, equipment and tools related to the performance of essential functions and follows City-wide and department-specific safety policies/practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety, prevention, reporting and monitoring.
- Performs other related duties as necessary (i.e., sweeping, washing vehicles etc.) at the discretion of management.
- May be called on to respond to emergency situations or after-hours calls as needed for traffic control, repair of damaged utilities, knockdowns, accidents, roadway spills, debris, snow and ice management etc.
Technician III - Develops schedules and method...
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For contractors, Immediate start, Night shift,