JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Public Works Utility Worker

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  2210/2193

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To maintain a supply of materials, equipment and replacement parts used by the Street Section; to maintain and repair equipment and tools.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Foreman I (Streets).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Maintains a supply of hand tools, regularly used supplies, and vehicle maintenance parts such as oil, filters, and fan belts; purchases or requisitions needed tools and supplies up to $100.

 

2.         Maintains an inventory of tools, supplies and materials listing purchases, materials used and materials in stock.

 

3.         Issues tools, supplies, vehicle keys and equipment to the appropriate Street Section employees; maintains daily records listing the employee receiving tools and supplies.

 

4.         Notifies the Street Maintenance Superintendent of unreturned and damaged equipment and cases of unreported employee accidents.

 

5.         Operates a City pickup truck to run errands, pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.

 

6.         Operates bench grinders and hand tools to repair and sharpen various tools used by Street Section employees; operates a cutting torch to cut material reinforcements for concrete structures; operates an electric welder to perform minor repair on street sweepers and mowing equipment.

 

7.         Operates tractors, heavy-duty vehicles and street repair and maintenance equipment to deliver equipment needing repair or scheduled maintenance to the Vehicle Maintenance Shop.

 

8.         Provides routine maintenance and repairs to street sweepers and other equipment.

 

9.         Operates a forklift to unload and store supplies.

 

10.       Assigns and directs the activities of a Semi-Skilled Laborer and Laborer in issuing supplies during the absence of Public Works Utility Worker.

 

11.       Assigns and directs the activities of Semi-Skilled Laborers in the operation of the asphalt plant apparatus.

 

12.       Inspects and repairs street caution lights.

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SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides immediate supervision to Laborers and Semi-Skilled Laborers.

JOB SPECIFICATION

PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY WORKER

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of routine difficulty in stocking equipment and supplies, maintaining records of tools issued and repairing hand tools.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Maintains a supply of hand tools, regularly used supplies, and vehicle maintenance parts such as oil, filters, and fan belts; purchases or requisitions needed tools and supplies up to $100.

 

Maintains an inventory of tools, supplies and materials listing purchases, materials used and materials in stock.

 

Issues tools, supplies, vehicle keys and equipment to the appropriate Street Section employees; maintains daily records listing the employee receiving tools and supplies.

 

Notifies the Street Maintenance Superintendent of unreturned and damaged equipment and cases of unreported employee accidents.

 

Operates a City pickup truck to run errands, pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.

 

Operates bench grinders and hand tools to repair and sharpen various tools used by Street Section employees; operates a cutting torch to cut material reinforcements for concrete structures; operates an electric welder to perform minor repair on street sweepers and mowing equipment.

 

Operates tractors, heavy-duty vehicles and street repair and maintenance equipment to deliver equipment needing repair or scheduled maintenance to the Vehicle Maintenance Shop.

 

Provides routine maintenance and repairs to street sweepers and other equipment.

 

Operates a forklift to unload and store supplies.

 

Assigns and directs the activities of a Semi-Skilled Laborer and Laborer in issuing supplies during the absence of Public Works Utility Worker.

 

Assigns and directs the activities of Semi-Skilled Laborers in the operation of the asphalt plant apparatus.

 

Inspects and repairs street caution lights.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Skill in the operation of hand and light power tools, including bench grinder, cutting torch, and electric welder.

 

Skill in the operation of light and heavy vehicles, tractors, forklifts, and various street repair and maintenance equipment.

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Ability to maintain records.

 

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to assign and direct the activities of assigned staff.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

At least one (1) year of experience in semi-skilled manual labor; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class A or B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment; must obtain a valid Arkansas Class A (Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License with X endorsement within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain licensure for duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess certification as a forklift operator within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for duration of employment in this position.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	50
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)	ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü