Highway Maintenance Worker II

JOB SUMMARY

The Highway Maintenance Worker II provides competent, skilled work for assisting the Public Works Manager in maintaining the integrity and safety of the Borough right of way, storm water infrastructure, the yard waste recycling facility, Borough parks and open space areas, and bike and hike trail system within the Borough. Essential Functions

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on borough streets and avenues, including base repairs, blacktopping, crack sealing, line and curb painting; also performs emergency roadway repairs as needed
• Installs work area protection and traffic protection devices wherever applicable
• Installs and maintains street signs and posts using manual and power equipment
• Installs repairs and replaces storm drain systems
• Maintains borough owned parks and properties utilizing hand and power tools such as chain saws, chippers and leaf collectors
• Operates small and large vehicles in the removal and plowing of snow during inclement weather
• Operates and maintains designated Public Works Department equipment
• Processes incoming yard waste using various equipment to include grinder, trommel screen, and windrow at the Columbia Borough Yard Waste Facility
• Follows directions, instructions, and guidance of the manager, and instructions from crew leader in the absence of the manager Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Performs in accordance with Borough policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High school graduate or GED required Work Experience Licenses Required for the Position Valid Class "B" Pennsylvania state driver's license with clean driving history Special Requirements

• Maintains Public Weigh Master certification as required
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Maintain physical condition to comply with State and Federal requirements to be licensed and safely operate Municipal vehicles both commercial and non-commercial.
• Ability to attend formal and technical classes needed for continuing education and or to stay current with needed skills Knowledge/Ability
• Ability to communicate with borough residents, members of council and fellow employees to understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain small construction equipment including waste compactor truck, skid steer loader, wood chipper, farm tractor/ mower, trammel screen and windrow turner, front-end loader
• Ability to work with crew leader, manager and Highway Maintenance Worker I employees to train to advance equipment operation skills on larger, more complex equipment including backhoe, paving equipment, vibratory roller, front end loader, mechanical snow blower and table grinder
• Possess carpentry skills required to build forms for concrete construction
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine diagnostic maintenance on fleet vehicles and Police Department vehicles
• Possess writing skills necessary to produce daily time sheets and other routine reports Temperament
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
• Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.
• Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be respectful and empathetic. Cognitive Ability
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with Borough Council, staff, co-workers, and general community.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.
• Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor. Specific Skills
• Must possess active listening skills.
• Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
• Maintains a good attitude toward management, fellow employees and the public. Workplace Expectations
• Acknowledges individuals' requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.
• Maintains awareness of the Borough's policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
• Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.
• Dresses appropriately for job environment.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with Borough policies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical activity of this position. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. The physical requirements of this position. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. The borough recognizes that reasonable accommodations must be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Pay:

From $26.94 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Union benefits Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Highway Maintenance Worker II Columbia, PA 17512 From $26.94 an hour - Full-time From $26.94 an hour - Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

The Highway Maintenance Worker II provides competent, skilled work for assisting the Public Works Manager in maintaining the integrity and safety of the Borough right of way, storm water infrastructure, the yard waste recycling facility, Borough parks and open space areas, and bike and hike trail system within the Borough. Essential Functions

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on borough streets and avenues, including base repairs, blacktopping, crack sealing, line and curb painting; also performs emergency roadway repairs as needed
• Installs work area protection and traffic protection devices wherever applicable
• Installs and maintains street signs and posts using manual and power equipment
• Installs repairs and replaces storm drain systems
• Maintains borough owned parks and properties utilizing hand and power tools such as chain saws, chippers and leaf collectors
• Operates small and large vehicles in the removal and plowing of snow during inclement weather
• Operates and maintains designated Public Works Department equipment
• Processes incoming yard waste using various equipment to include grinder, trommel screen, and windrow at the Columbia Borough Yard Waste Facility
• Follows directions, instructions, and guidance of the manager, and instructions from crew leader in the absence of the manager Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Performs in accordance with Borough policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High school graduate or GED required Work Experience Licenses Required for the Position Valid Class "B" Pennsylvania state driver's license with clean driving history Special Requirements

• Maintains Public Weigh Master certification as required
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Maintain physical condition to comply with State and Federal requirements to be licensed and safely operate Municipal vehicles both commercial and non-commercial.
• Ability to attend formal and technical classes needed for continuing education and or to stay current with needed skills Knowledge/Ability
• Ability to communicate with borough residents, members of council and fellow employees to understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain small construction equipment including waste compactor truck, skid steer loader, wood chipper, farm tractor/ mower, trammel screen and windrow turner, front-end loader
• Ability to work with crew leader, manager and Highway Maintenance Worker I employees to train to advance equipment operation skills on larger, more complex equipment including backhoe, paving equipment, vibratory roller, front end loader, mechanical snow blower and table grinder
• Possess carpentry skills required to build forms for concrete construction
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine diagnostic maintenance on fleet vehicles and Police Department vehicles
• Possess writing skills necessary to produce daily time sheets and other routine reports Temperament
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
• Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.
• Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be respectful and empathetic. Cognitive Ability
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with Borough Council, staff, co-workers, and general community.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.
• Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor. Specific Skills
• Must possess active listening skills.
• Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
• Maintains a good attitude toward management, fellow employees and the public. Workplace Expectations
• Acknowledges individuals' requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.
• Maintains awareness of the Borough's policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
• Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.
• Dresses appropriately for job environment.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with Borough policies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical activity of this position. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. The physical requirements of this position. Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. The borough recognizes that reasonable accommodations must be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Pay:

From $26.94 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Union benefits Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person