Public Works Maintainer

TOWN OF HADDAM, CT

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTAINER

Department Pub lic Works

Reports to: Assistant Director of Public Works

Supervises: N/A

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Classification: Grade ---

Position Summary/Purpose:

The purposes of this position are to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light and heavy vehicles/equipment and power equipment on assigned projects or activities of a public services nature which may entail road and sidewalk construction and maintenance; storm water systems maintenance and construction; maintenance of town facilities and grounds; tree work and road side mowing, transfer station operations, etc., as needed. An individual in this position is also expected to perform many different types of maintenance, mechanical and repair work and manual labor in addition to driving CDL vehicles and equipment. The Public Works Maintainer is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Essential Job Functions: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that

may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the

work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs manual and machine assisted maintenance, repair and construction work of roads, sidewalks, curbs, storm water systems, catch basins and drainage ditches, etc.
• Shovels and plows snow and spreads sand and salt on roads, sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances, etc.
• Spreads sand, gravel and asphalt; lays asphalt and patches streets; street sweeping; roadside mowing, catch basin cleaning.
• Digs and moves materials with hand tools, wheelbarrows, and hand trucks. Loads and unloads heavy materials from vehicles. Assists with stocking operations.
• Operates large heavy equipment for such projects as catch basin repair or construction; storm water drainage repair and construction; digging ditches and laying pipe.
• Performs town facility grounds maintenances and construction such as: mowing of grass, weeds and brush; rakes and picks up leaves and other debris; Clears culverts, drains, roads, ditches, and hydrants; performs trash removal at town facilities or along roadsides.
• Performs heavy labor and various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks essential to municipal operations and public service. Performs minor building maintenance tasks including moving furniture, light carpentry, painting, light electrical and plumbing work that does

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not require a license, etc. Uses a wide variety of power, pneumatic and hand tools.

• Subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.
• Operates and checks vehicles, attachments and tools for correct fluid levels, pressures and general operating condition. Maintains, cleans and washes vehicles and equipment.

Reports problems to mechanics. Maintains and cleans Public Works Garage and insures materials, equipment and supplies are properly maintained in a safe condition.

• Performs set up and take down labor for numerous citywide events at parks or town facilities.
• Performs tree trimming and removal of trees as needed.
• Install street signs and guard rails.
• May be assigned to assist at Transfer Station as needed.
• Assists with preparing, maintaining and performing job site and work safety practices.

Observes all OSHA requirements on work sites and in Public Works Garage. Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

• Consistent on-site and on-time attendance is essential for this position.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues training as needed and keeps current on safety procedures.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of construction and heavy vehicle driving experience, specific experience with road construction preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training

Special Requirements:

Must have and maintain: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with airbrake endorsement; must submit to CDL drug testing regulations.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Thorough knowledge of the safe practices of driving heavy vehicles and equipment;
• Working knowledge of road and/or storm water construction;
• Knowledge of proper tools to use for different public works maintenance or construction jobs;
• Working knowledge of safety procedures for working in roadways, working with hazardous materials, and working with mechanical equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;

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• Ability of work as a team with others to accomplish a project;
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures; ability to work for long hours and perform physical labor is necessary;
• Ability to follow rules, regulations and procedures
• Skill in using snow plows, CDL vehicles, heavy equipment, mowing equipment and various power tools and hand tools;
• Aptitude for working with people and maintaining effective working relationships with various groups.

Job Environment:

Work is performed in a garage, yard, and field locations including traffic; usual noise levels are loud. Position entails driving and may be subject to exposure to hazardous substances or materials; may be subject to vibration/jarring when driving CDL vehicles or heavy equipment; working near mechanical moving parts and exposed to electrical shock on occasion; may work in high precarious places on occasion. Work is performed inside and out-of-doors in all weather conditions.

Requires the operation of light and heavy trucks and equipment including but not limited to: pay loader, catch basin vacuum, bulldozer, roll-off vehicle, roadside mowers, street sweeper, curbing machine, backhoe, power paver, water truck, roller equipment, snowplows, lawn equipment, and

CDL vehicles. Also requires the operation of hand tools, power tools, weed whackers, chainsaws, circular saws, and jackhammers.

Makes occasional contacts with the general public to handle resident’s questions onsite. Most contacts are with fellow employees in the department or other town departments and vendors.

Communication is frequently in person

Errors in judgment or omissions could result in delays in service, rework, and injury to employees, personal injury, damage to town roads or equipment and potential liability.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Work Environment

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Outdoor Weather Conditions X

Work in high, precarious places X

Work with toxic or caustic chemical X

Work with fumes or airborne particles X

Non weather related –extreme heat/cold X

Work near moving mechanical parts X

Risk of electrical shock X

Vibration X

Other-Road Traffic X

Other-Emergency storms X

Other-working on uneven surfaces X

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Physical Activity –Depends on activity and time of year

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Talking & Hearing X

Using hands/fingers to handle/Grip-for driving & X tools

Climbing or balancing X

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling X

Reaching with hands and arms – mostly driving X

Tasting or smelling X

Bending, pulling, pushing- related to manual labor X

Other-Driving – more in winter X X

Other-Describe ____________________

Lifting Requirements

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds X

Up to 25 pounds X

Up to 50 pounds X

Up to 75 pounds (cement bag) X

Up to 100 pounds – with two people X

Over 100 pounds – with two people X

Noise Levels

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Very Quiet (forest, isolation booth) X

Quiet (library, private office) X

Moderate noise (computer, light traffic) X

Loud Noise (heavy equipment/traffic) X

Very Loud (jack hammer work) X

Vision requirements__X__ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

__X__ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

__X__ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

__X__ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

__X__ Depth perception (i.e. three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

____ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as

a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements

of the job change.)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location