Public Works/Traffic and Communications Trades Worker II

Trades Worker II

Salary Level: Start: $14.20 - Max Rate: $22.84 (R5)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this individual is responsible for duties of a skilled level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Use of hand and power tools.

Fabricate and prepare signs; paint curbs; and operate mechanical paint striping machine. May perform basic welding techniques on cages, window bars and parking barriers.

May initiate requests for materials and supplies.

May direct the work of a small crew of general helpers.

Provide for the storage of supplies and materials and the cleaning of brushes and other tools and equipment.

Maintain and operate all traffic counters and other survey equipment.

Investigate and report locations with unusual readings, check for leaks, other meter problems, or unauthorized usage

Perform inventory and prepare reports on equipment.

Respond to Dottie request by government agencies, contractors, customers, and other utilities to mark underground water mains and/or services.

Collection of daily dumping fees; preparation of records on permits for dumping; billing of vendors; and log of incinerator area.

Perform general service work on vehicles and equipment by performing routine services such as greasing and lubing; changing air, water, oil, and fuel filters; check air pressure of tires; repair tires; and other routing service work.

Check assigned vehicle for fluid levels, lights, tires, and cleanliness to assure safety and prevent potential problems.

Maintain and repair barricade lights on City streets, sidewalks, and neutral grounds by conducting daily inspections of locations, and responds to calls received.

Must place barricades to ensure minimal liability in hazardous situations. Perform work in repairing asphalt and concrete surfaces of City streets.

Must be able to perform all duties of Trades I

Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skilled use of hand and power tools.

Good knowledge of operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Working knowledge of meters, valves, gas and diesel engines, and location equipment; and operation of jack hammers, power saws, tapping and boring machine.

General knowledge of geographical layout of the City, i.e. street locations, water mains, service lines.

Ability to be on 24-hour call.

Ability to use independent judgment concerning maintenance and repairs. Good eye-hand coordination and good form and space perception.

Ability to effectively communicate with other employees; and to read and comprehend instructions.

Regular prompt attendance is an essential function to this position.

The ability to get along and promote a harmonious working environment with vendors, supervisors, citizens, and co-workers is an essential function of this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.