City of Semmes Hiring for Field Maintenance Laborer at Semmes, AL Full Time

TITLE: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, III

GRADE: HOURLY

DEPT: PUBLIC WORKS

NOTE: Statements included in this job description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this classification and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties, which are not specifically included.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Public Works Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisor

Subordinate Staff: None

Other Internal Contacts: All City Departments

External Contacts: Federal, State and County Agencies, General Public

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department. Although right-of-way maintenance is the most common type of work performed, laborers in this position class also work in park maintenance, facility maintenance and in other related areas.

A. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Roads and Right-of-Ways

a. Roads:

i. Pothole patching

ii. Small road repairs

iii. Street sweeping

iv. Street closings

b. Right-of-Ways

i. Shoulder grass mowing and trimming

ii. Controlling right-of-way erosion

iii. Laying drainage pipes

iv. Weed spraying

v. Right-of-Way tree trimming

vi. Removing debris from ROW

vii. Street signage

viii. Litter removal

2. Storm Water Management

a. Storm pipe inspection, maintenance, and repairs

b. Catch basin repairs

c. Clean/Maintain ditches & swales

3. Public Facilities

a. Construction & maintenance of parks, playgrounds, and other City facilities

B. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

a. Verbal skills to communicate information to employees, Mayor, and the public.

b. Writing skills to prepare reports, policies, procedures, and articles.

c. Reading skills to understand policies, manuals and information pertaining to city government.

d. Knowledge of departmental and city rules, regulations, policies and procedures and State municipal law.

e. Ability to deal with public in a pleasant and effective manner.

f. Knowledge of personnel practices, laws, and guidelines.

g. For Maintenance Tech I, a minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience is required.

h. For Maintenance Tech II, 2-4 years of maintenance experience is required.

i. For Maintenance Tech III, 5+ years of maintenance experience is required.

C. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

a. Possess a valid driver’s license; ability to secure a CDL.

b. Will to work overtime or other non-standard hours when scheduled and agreed upon.

c. Thoroughness in all phases of duties performed in order to utilize the most efficient organizational skills.

d. Highly motivated individual who has ability to “multi-task” comfortably, work independently & efficiently, and maintains calm disposition.

e. Willingness to occasionally, within reason, and when scheduled – work extra hours, weekends, etc.

f. In the case of an emergency, will be available as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is typically outdoors but can sometimes be in such places as warehouses, City facilities, and City vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work can be sedentary to physically demanding. Incumbent must be able to walk over rugged terrain, lift to 60 pounds, stand for long periods of time and be in physically fit condition. Incumbent must be able to work in extreme weather such as heat, cold, rain, and other inclement weather.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations