Public Works Maintenance Aide (full or part-time) Full Time

Summary:

This is a temporary position that assists maintenance workers perform the maintenance of City streets and drainage, traffic control, sanitary sewer system and water system, and related work as required.

Position is not covered by any retirement system.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the mowing of grass and weed control in rights-of-way.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of roads with crushed rock, cold and hot asphalt and crack sealing.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs and street identification signs.
• Assist in the cleaning of catch basins and storm sewer lines and easements.
• Assist in the painting of crosswalks and centerlines.
• Assist in the maintenance of water lines, hydrants, valves and water services, flushing, and maintenance of City water system.
• Assist in removing, replacing, and adjusting water meters and appurtenances.
• Assist in the maintenance of sewer lines and manholes, as well as the cleaning and repairing of sewer lines. Maintain and check sewer easements.
• Assist with all public works and maintenance programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties, essential functions and qualifications contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions, the level of knowledge, and scope of the responsibility typically required of the job.  It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

• • Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license (or be able to attain at time of appointment) and a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

• Valid Flagger Card preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Use of variety of hand and power tools.

Ability to:

• Drive a city vehicle, including having a valid Washington State driver’s license with driving history acceptable to the city.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person via radio and telephone, and across distances.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship in a team environment with supervisors and staff.
• Work in a construction and/or traffic area, including the ability to be aware of changing surroundings.
• Lift and move objects a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Use manual and motorized equipment, including shovels, rakes, mowers, and weed trimmers.
• Move across uneven terrain such as trails, to access remote easements and facilities and maintain a safe environment for yourself and co-workers.
• Work independently, highly detail oriented and highly productive.
• Accomplish work without direction on each task.
• Quickly comprehend and carry out instructions.
• Communicate with customers and favorably represent the City to the public.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate records and report on items that need attention.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time to direct traffic and operate machinery.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and learn operations and procedures.
• Operate standard size pickups and/or sedans with standard shifts, as well as a variety of hand tools and small power tools.

• Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended period under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather.
• Carry out required assignments.
• Kneel, stoop, bend, climb ladders, reach, push/pull grip, sit, stand, walk, crouch, crawl, twist, lift, throw materials, hear.
• Read and follow verbal and written instructions.

Skill in:

• Interactions with a diverse range of customers and individuals including ages and abilities; potential for dissatisfied or abusive behavior and confrontations from public.
• The environment is sometimes stressful, working under tight deadlines, with distractions and interruptions, and requires the ability to shift priorities rapidly.