Under general direction performs the functions associated with the daily operation of the City Works Department, including utility services, water, electric, sewers, streets, and parks.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
100% employer-paid employee health insurance/75% employer-paid family health insurance Retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match Paid vacation and sick leave 12 Paid holidays Annual clothing and boot allowance Paid on-call and Occasional overtime opportunities City-paid training and certification programs with pay increases
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Adheres to all City policies and procedures. Acts as a role model within and outside the organization. Performs duties as defined, assigned and as workload necessitates. Maintains a positive, respectful and highly communicative attitude and approach. Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the General Laborer position. Manages time well and meets organization productivity standards. Communicates openly and regularly with City Officials, Co-Workers and the Public. Assures that all work performed in the unit meets the City's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality and efficiency.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Some supervision of PT/seasonal employees required in absence of Superintendent and/or field supervisor.
EQUIPMENT USED
A variety of specialized City equipment, including but not limited to, high lift bucket truck, trencher, dump truck, skid loader, backhoe, mini excavator, hydrovac machine, surveying equipment, woodchipper, concrete saw, welding/plasma cutter, tractor, mower, various locating equipment and various hand tools. Additional equipment may include computers and various software programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tests, adjusts, repairs and installs meters; assists with maintenance of all meter records. Responds to and investigates complaints of faulty meters/high billing; checks demand bills. Operates a multitude of specialized City equipment, including but not limited to, high lift bucket truck, trencher, dump truck, skid loader, backhoe, mini excavator, hydrovac machine surveying equipment, woodchipper, concrete saw, welding/plasma cutter, various locating equipment and various hand tools. Ability to operate various equipment including, but not limited to, salt/sand spreader, jackhammer, snowplow, snow blower sweeper, milling machine, tractor, and other heavy equipment. Pour and finish concrete and/or asphalt to patch or repair streets. Ability to perform crosswalk painting/striping, crack sealing, plows snow and/or sands street. Set posts and/or attaches signs. Maintain gravel and grading on secondary roads. Street maintenance includes, but not limited to, pothole patching, storm sewer cleaning/maintenance, street sweeping, ditch and alley maintenance, grass/weed control, sidewalk inspections, painting of curbs and traffic control lines. Various and routine yard work including, but not limited to mowing, spraying, planting, weeding and/or mulching. Operate a truck in connection with the transportation of rock, blacktop, dirt, salt, sand, gravel, brush, and supplies. Loads or unloads dirt, asphalt, concrete, and other material into or from a truck. Monitors/maintains sewer lift stations keeping them in compliance with DNR regulations. Monitors and maintains lagoons, including but not limited to, weekly sample testing, UV disinfection. Maintenance of rip rap, boat and algae control. Sewer line cleaning, maintenance and repair, includes but not limited to, insurance inspections, and maintenance of any and all equipment used for sewer line inspections and cleaning. Install, maintain or repair water lines, service lines and installation. Install, maintain or repair hydrants. Perform maintenance and repair of City water tower/reservoir and all other related water system parts. Ability to read and interpret utility maps and drawings. Installs and removes flags, banners, lights and decorations as needed. Can be required to perform weekly, monthly and annual water and wastewater testing. Park and pool maintenance and repair as required. Monthly reading of meters, change, program and install meters. Services and performs routine and minor maintenance on departmental equipment. Perform a variety of manual labor tasks as necessary. Performs routine maintenance and custodial work at the plant building and grounds and at various substations. Demonstrate courteous and tactful communication with City Officials, Co-Workers, Citizens of Rock Port and the general public. Follows MIRMA procedures to ensure safety policies and procedures are enforced for the protection of the all City employees, co-workers and the public. Completes all required MIRMA Inspection forms. This position must be available for 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trims trees as required to provide proper clearance for overhead conductors and locates underground conductors. Patrols power lines to identify potential trouble areas. Delivers customer disconnect notices and performs monthly shut-offs due to non-payment. May provide emergency assistance to field crews and other related work as requested. Performs welding as required. Animal control and removal as necessary. Maintain compost site and grounds. Install and maintain streetlights. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent. Two (2) years' experience in a municipality Public Works or City Works department preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Ability to represent the City Works Department in a competent and professional manner. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, other governmental departments, officials, citizens of Rock Port and the general public. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Able to communicate effectively with varying levels of City personnel or the public. High social and general intelligence, sound judgment, integrity, tact, and high moral character. Subject to a post-offer physical, physical capacity test, drug and alcohol screening and background check. May be required to obtain one or all of the following-Licensed Journeyman Lineman, Wastewater D certified and/or DS II certified. Required work may be performed inside and/or outside and includes being exposed to hazards generally associated with the City Works profession including situations of extreme weather conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sufficient physical strength which may include, but is not limited to, lifting, pushing, pulling, and the ability to tolerate heights. Sufficient mobility for the purposes of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Requires the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force routinely. Greater than 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift or otherwise move objects.
VISION REQUIREMENTS
Normal visual acuity; may include working from prints and drawings, analyzing data and figures, visual inspections involving small defects, small parts and the operation and inspection of equipment and machinery.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, and analyze, and interpret information. Ability to effectively present information to all levels of City Management, Citizens and/or Community Leaders.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 5% Match Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
