Public Works III (PW III) - Public Works Maintenance
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Job Title: Public Works III (PW III) - Public Works MaintenanceDepartment: Public WorksReports To: Assigned Crew Leader or Job ForemanSupervisory Responsibilities: N/ASafety Sensitive: YesClassification: Fulltime; Non-ExemptJob Level: 3Driving Status: YesWork Environment: Varied. Work is frequently performed around hazardous machinery and can involve some threat to personal safety if safety standards are not observed. Work frequently is performed in inclement weather. Work involves responding to emergencies.Summary Operate light, medium or skilled equipment and heavy trucks with little or no supervision, perform maintenance and repair projects, routine preventive maintenance tasks on Township vehicles, equipment, and facilities, and related functions.Essential functions

Operate light, medium or skilled equipment with little or no supervision that may include heavy trucks for hauling, plowing, snow blowers, and salt spreading; and/or commercial mowers and related landscape equipment for mowing operations, ball field maintenance, playground maintenance, swimming pool maintenance, pavilion maintenance, landscape maintenance, hauling and spreading of materials, and trailering equipment.

Perform a variety of maintenance and repair projects on streets, parks, swimming pools, and other public areas in accordance with demands, weather emergencies and department priorities. Maintain conditions of streets, parks, facilities and other public areas, including patching roadways, repairing storm sewer inlets and pipes, inspecting and repairing playgrounds, repairing pavilions, tree and landscape maintenance, and athletic field and court repairs.

Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks on township vehicles, equipment and facilities that might include tasks such as check oil levels, check tire chains, wash vehicle windows, check condition of lights, check plow bolts, check air pressure in tires; wash, wax and grease equipment; clean vehicle interior and report problems requiring attention.

Identify and report problems of maintenance for streets, parks, equipment and other public areas. Diagnose nature of problems and take action or recommend course of action to the Crew Leader or Foreman.

Respond to emergencies to perform assigned maintenance tasks.

Perform snow removal duties during winter season by shoveling, snow blowing, plowing, and spreading materials on roads and sidewalks. On-call 24-hours per day, seven days per week during winter plowing season (December 1 through March 31).

Other functions

Attend training seminars and participate in on-the-job training to develop skills and knowledge and assist in providing training to other employees.

Physical Requirements

Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing and pulling.

Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, stoop, kneel, or

Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers.

Ability to talk, hear and see.

Ability to operate light and medium skilled equipment including, but not limited to riding and push mowers, tractors, loaders and all Township owned trucks.

Ability to maintain a valid PA Commercial Driver's License (Type B) with tanker and air brake endorsements and drive a

Competencies

Ability to operate light and medium skilled equipment including, but not limited to riding and push mowers, tractors, loaders and all Township owned trucks.

Skill in use of power tools that might include jackhammers, chain saws, drills, rollers, mowers, edgers, snow blower, hedge & string trimmers.

Skill in use of manual tools that might include hand saws, picks, hammers, shovels, rakes, rollers, brooms and tampers.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures for equipment and tools.

Knowledge of department policy, procedures and work rules.

Ability to work independently but remain flexible in accordance with demands of schedule and work team in order to achieve department objectives.

Ability to adhere to safety standards and recognize safety warnings and hazards.

Ability to measure distances, add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Ability to demonstrate clear vision during the day and at night, and sound hearing to avoid possible hazards, including moving vehicles and road equipment.

Ability to perform manual tasks or operate equipment for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.

Ability to demonstrate polite and courteous manner toward fellow employees and Township customers.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

3 years of experience working in Public Works or related field

Commercial Driver's License (Type B) with tanker and air brake endorsements.

3 years of experience in any one or more of the following:

CDL driving experience to include hauling, plowing, or related, equivalent experience as a licensed CDL operator.

Heavy equipment operator to include backhoe, front end loader and/or skid steer loader

Construction experience to include reading blueprints, operating construction level equipment, layout and preparation of construction sites and project execution

Landscape construction experience to include layout and preparation for hardscape projects, landscape plant identification, pruning, bed maintenance, water feature installation and maintenance

Preferred Education and Experience

5 years of experience working in Public Works or related field

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain Flagger Certification

DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Successful completion of background clearances, physical and drug testing is required for this position.