Laborer - Streets

Performs routine manual work, usually of a repetitive nature. An employee in this class is responsible for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion. Follows safe practices in the performance of duties. Cleans sewers, inlets, and water systems; washes windows, walls, and cleans building. Uses manual and/or power-operated tools on routine tasks. Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles. Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, leaves, sewer pipes, timber, chemicals, asphalt, salt, storm drain pipes, sign materials, tools, and equipment. Performs extreme physical labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions, with the ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds. Manually removes litter from right-of-way and easements. Climbs ladders. Manipulates both large and small tool parts. Removes and replaces various types of pavement. Uses and operates manual and power-operated tools and equipment, including but not limited to jackhammers, pavement breakers, shovels, sledgehammers, post drivers, tamp bars, chainsaws, compressors, cement mixers, and weed eaters. Performs manual labor involving loading and unloading trucks, digging ditches, cutting brush, and similar tasks. Digs holes and trenches. Drives and operates Public Works vehicles and equipment of various types. Restores streets; finishes surfaces to line and grade. Responsible for maintaining street cans that are sometimes overflowing from the weekends and special events downtown. Responsible for citizen complaints, emergencies, storm damage, etc. that come in after the second shift has ended. Performs inlet cleaning, leaf removal, and snow and ice control. Provides assistance to journeypersons. Performs additional work duties as assigned. Bureau of Wastewater-Collections Assists with televising operations as camera assistant. Removes and replaces storm drains, with assistance, which can weigh up to 285 pounds. Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds. Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, fire hydrants, manholes, and valves. Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, including shoring of ditches, and confined space entry. Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities, including opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit Performs water system flushing (night shift). Installs water, sewer, and storm sewer pipe and manholes/inlets efficiently and safely May be assigned to a 4x10 schedule (40 regular hours) for construction work, depending on project needs. Opens and closes water valves; maintains fire hydrants; and replaces worn or defective parts. May sand, scrape, and paint fire hydrants. Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, and makes water main cuts. Works in construction zones including in trenches. Responds to emergency situations as assigned (24/7). Streets- Department - Night Tickets No Parking Signs in the Uptown Business District (2 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Performs surveys to report all lights that are out, including street lights and lights out at City-owned facilities and parks. Streets Department - Day Erects and/or replaces street signs; drills holes in concrete and installs sign posts; sets upand removes concrete traffic barriers. Prepares grade for paving machine; spreads stone chips on street; places concrete and shovelsasphalt mix in the repair and construction of City streets. Removes and replaces storm drains, with assistance, which can weigh up to 285 pounds. Removes and replaces manhole covers, which can weigh up to 165 pounds. Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean, and repair water and sewer lines/mains,fire hydrants, manholes and valves. Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, including shoringof ditches, and confined space entry. Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities, including opening manholes and vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads. Bureau of Parks & Public Property (Parks/Greenscapes) Cuts grass with power equipment and hand tools. Assists with maintenance and repair of Green Infrastructure BMPs, including but not limited to curbside rain gardens and stormwater projects. Performs regular seasonal landscape maintenance on all landscaped beds on City-owned properties and within the public right-of-way, including but not limited to mulching and edging; litter/debris removal; and manual removal of weeds and non-native/invasive vegetation. Applies pre-emergent weed preventer and fertilizer as needed for plant care and establishment. Operates vehicles and water distribution systems to irrigate landscaped areas and decorative planters throughout the City, including the downtown area. Replants perennials and shrubs, if necessary, in bare areas and replace diseased/dying plants in landscaped areas. Installs and exchanges annual plantings for aesthetics in spring, summer, and autumn. Prunes, fertilizes, and maintains rose bushes. Performs leaf collection and removal from landscaped areas in autumn in conjunction with seasonal perennialdividing andcutbacks. Recycling Bureau Utilizes electronic mail to correspond with our broker about load readiness. Maintains a warehouse, including cleaning and organization of the additional facility. Records the weight of materials and plans outgoing loads to market in compliance with

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regulations. Accurately loads and records shipments destined for foreign markets. Works with freight haulers to coordinate loading times and offloading times. Schedules external customers to deliver recyclable materials to the recycling drop-off facility to not interfere with existing operations. Answers the phone at the recycling drop-off and responds to customer inquiries. Engages external customers regarding proper recycling practices. Provides detailed load information to the Bureau Chief. Performs daily inspections of forklifts and baling equipment. Provides traffic control to a facility handling roughly 6,000 cars monthly. Bureaus of Water and Wastewater Treatment Performs general custodial tasks such as mopping, collecting and disposing of trash, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining floors. Operates light automotive vehicles. Removes and clears snow as assigned. Collects, transports, and delivers packages/documents as assigned. Assists with routine and preventative building maintenance and repairs to assets including but not limited to door locks and latches, garage doors and gates, roofing, gutters and downspouts, flooring and finishes, wall-mounted décor, workstations and furnishings, and signage. Assists with routine and preventative plumbing maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to cleaning floor and trench drains, clearing clogged drains with plunger/mechanical snake, repairing faucets, and replacing flush valves. Monitors inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and reports to supervisor/manager when supplies need ordered. Procures tools, parts, and supplies for maintenance work as requested. Assists with cleaning and removal of debris at the strainers, wet wells, sludge tanks, and other areas as needed. Assists maintenance personnel with frazzle ice. Perform custodial tasks at all pumping stations and tanks in the distribution system and assists with preventative maintenance. Education, Training and Experience Graduation from high school or completion of a GED is required. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit Two (2) years of construction experience is required; utility construction experience is preferred. Bureau of Parks & Public Property (Parks/Greenscapes) A minimum of two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, landscape development, native plant care, or similar maintenance work is preferred. Possession of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 00 - Core and 23-Park/School Pest Control), or the ability to successfully obtain one within twelve (12) months of hire, is preferred. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License. Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works. Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required. Proven ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive interactions is required. Positive interpersonal skills are required. Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is required. Proven ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English is required. Proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others is required. Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and demonstrate flexibility in improving work processes and operations is required. Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and focus on customer needs is required. Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and continuous improvement is required. Bureau of Wastewater-Collections Ability to safely enter, exit, and work within manholes and/or confined spaces is required. Ability to climb up and down ladder wells and climb unprotected heights is required. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit Knowledge of PA One Call (811) laws and regulations. Knowledge of excavation and trench safety, including the safe use of shoring systems. Experience in the semi-skilled use of common hand tools. Bureau of Parks & Public Property (Parks/Greenscapes) Knowledge of plants native to the region and the ability to identify species, both native and invasive/non-native, for the purposes of cultivation or eradication, whichever may be appropriate. Knowledge of grounds and turf management best practices, supplies, and equipment. Proven ability to take accurate measurements and perform basic mathematical and geometric calculations (e.g.length/height, area, volume, etc.). Bureau of Water and Wastewater Treatment Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks. Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment is required. Environmental Conditions Indoors, environmentally controlled. Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature. Exposure to noise, pollution, dust, vehicle exhaust,and caustic chemicals such asherbicides and fertilizers. Exposure to waste products. Exposure to a variety of plant life including noxious species, pollen, or other plant-based fine particulates. Exposure to common insects and wildlife, including but not limited to bees, mantids, wasps/hornets, rodents, birds, and snakes. Works around motorized or moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery, including active traffic zones. Safety Equipment Used or Needed Personal Protective Equipment such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel-toed safety shoes, rain boots, and respirators. Comments Requires standing, bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours per day. Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends, and on holidays. Must be able to perform frequent overtime work, which may involve late-night or early morning hours. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires the use of hand tools. Requires the use of air tools, hydraulic tools, and/or electric tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, and tampers. Requires performance of duties occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions. Knowledge, skills and/or abilities assessment tests may be conducted as part of the position screening process. This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.