Public Works Employee

The City of Fulton, Kentucky is now accepting applications for an open position within the City. The City of Fulton, Kentucky is a unique and extremely historic City and part of a Twin City Community (South Fulton, TN) located on the Kentucky/Tennessee line and has an estimated community population of 5,000. The community is situated on the Canadian National Rail Line and the Southernmost section of I69 in Kentucky about forty-five minutes south of Paducah, KY and two and half hours Northwest of Nashville, TN.

The City Commission is seeking a qualified person for the position of Department of Public Works General Worker. Under general supervision performs a full array of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department to maintain operations. Activities include but not limited to maintenance and repair of the City's buildings, equipment, municipal streets, parks, natural gas system, drinking water system, storm water system and sanitary sewer system. Year round, you may repair and maintain, traffic lights, and street signs, clean up downed trees and brush, or fix medians, concrete, and roads. You may also work cutting grass, weed eating, planting trees, emptying trash cans, raking leaves, trimming bushes/plants, emptying trash cans, and raking leaves. You may operate various types of equipment, specialty tools, machinery and commercial vehicles. A public works laborer most often works outdoors, regardless of the weather. In the winter, you may be responsible for snow removal or road salting. Salary range for the position is $14.00 to $19.23 hourly.

Title:

Public Works General Worker

Job Purpose:

Under general supervision performs a full array of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department to maintain operations. Activities include but not limited to maintenance and repair of the City's buildings, equipment, municipal streets, parks, natural gas system, drinking water system, storm water system and sanitary sewer system. Year round, you may repair and maintain, traffic lights, and street signs, clean up downed trees and brush, or fix medians, concrete, and roads. You may also work cutting grass, weed eating, planting trees, emptying trash cans, raking leaves, trimming bushes/plants, emptying trash cans, and raking leaves. You may operate various types of equipment, specialty tools, machinery and commercial vehicles. A public works laborer most often works outdoors, regardless of the weather. In the winter, you may be responsible for snow removal or road salting. This is a highly visible position.

Classification:

Non-Exempt Overtime (Hourly)

Compensation:

See Salary and Compensation Plan for Non-Elected Offices & Employees of the City

Reports to:

Public Works Operations Manager, Public Works Director (Utility Maintenance Crew Leaders and General Maintenance Crew Leaders) as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Education, Experience & Certifications:

1. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

2. Must possess a valid vehicle operator’s license and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications:

1. Background in general trade knowledge, which could include construction, road work, previous public works employment, equipment operations, or vehicle and equipment maintenance.

2. Commercial Driver’s License (not required)

3. KY Division of Water Class II or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification

4. KY Division of Water Class II or higher Water Collection Operator Certification

5. KY Division of Water Class III-B or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification

6. KY Division of Water Class II or higher Water Distribution System Operator Certification

7. Operator Qualifications for Natural Gas Distribution (Making Taps, Installing Lines, Welding Pipe, Valve Operation, Meter Installation & leak detection)

NOTE: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

Essential Functions:

1. Follows the direction of the Public Works Operations Manager & Director with regards to the maintenance and oversight of the City’s property & infrastructure and reporting needed repairs to the Public Works Operations Manager & Director.

2. Assists the Utility Maintenance Crew Leader with repairs to water, sanitary sewer & natural gas systems.

3. Assists the General Maintenance Crew Leaders with repair or general maintenance to the various City properties and infrastructure.

4. Mows city, property, right of way in the summer and plows roads during the winter.

5. Collects household waste, yard waste, tree limbs, and leaves and sees to their disposal.

6. Sets up traffic cones and directs traffic as required.

7. Prepares streets for patching and resurfacing; applies oil, asphalt, concrete, gravel, and other materials, which includes hand sweeping of street surfaces, loading and unloading materials, and raking and shoveling of asphalt.

8. Assists in a variety of maintenance and construction projects, such as retaining walls, guard rails, curbs, gutters, and catch basins, which includes removing obstructions, such as tree roots; breaking up and removing concrete; constructing forms; and mixing, pouring, and finishing of concrete.

9. Paints and stripes streets, including painting of curb and pavement messages, marking streets for line painting, and cleaning and maintaining equipment, such as stencils, hoses, and spray guns.

10. May operate larger equipment, such as front-end loaders and rollers for training purposes or in emergencies.

11. Uses a variety of hand and power tools in connection with the above duties; operates light, motorized equipment, such as pick-ups, flatbeds, trailers and dump trucks.

12. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Non-essential Functions:

1. None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. When performing work is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail, demonstrates responsible behavior.

2. Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

3. Recognizes correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

4. Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing and organized manner.

5. Knowledge of the materials, methods, systems, and the tools used to construct or repair objects, structures, and buildings.

6. Able to adapt quickly to changes.

7. Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computers or computer-related equipment.

8. Knowledge of principles and methods for operating industrial equipment.

9. Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.

10. Able to show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

11. Able to use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

12. Knowledge of the departments mission and functions, operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the department and City.

13. Knowledge of materials, methods, and appropriate tools to apply paint and other protective coating materials on drywall, wood, metal, glass, and other surfaces.

14. Discovers or selects rules, principles, or relationships between facts and other information.

15. Believes in own self-worth; maintains a positive view of self and displays a confident, capable image.

The City of Fulton is “An Equal Opportunity Employer,” “Any applicant who needs an ADA accommodation in the employment selection process will request the accommodation from the city clerk in writing.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $19.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fulton, KY 42041 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $19