What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker Collections position at City of Lebanon?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
ORGANIZATION: City of Lebanon LOCATION: Lebanon, OR
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: February 2024
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker – Collections JOB STATUS: Full-Time
SALARY GRADE: AFSCME 4 FLSA Exempt: No
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Perform a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s sanitary and storm drain collection systems, including open drainage ditches. Operate light, medium, and heavy Public Works equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below include, but are not limited to, the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. All employees are expected to maintain job proficiency by completing relevant position specific training, and pursuing available and approved professional development opportunities; maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner; maintain regular job attendance and adherence to working hours; follow all City policies; follow all established safety rules and procedures.
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- Maintain open drainage ditches and clear obstructions by mechanical means and apply herbicides as necessary.
- Locate lines and manholes.
- Operate light Public Works equipment and a variety of hand and power tools, as well as dump trucks, utility tractors, concrete saws, chainsaws, weed eaters, etc.
- Clean equipment used in the maintenance of systems. Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, such as maintaining proper fluid levels and lubrication, replacement of broken parts, etc. Ensure adherence to established maintenance schedules on vehicles and equipment, e.g. tune-ups, etc.
- Use and operate flagging equipment to control traffic in vicinity of Public Works crews.
- Perform water shutoffs and turn-ons.
- Develop and sustain positive, cooperative, team-oriented working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and ancillary staff.
- Assist other personnel within the department as workload and staffing levels dictate.
- Operate a vehicle safely and legally.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent, and two years’ experience in collections, or any satisfactory combination of related experience and training which demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
Licenses & Certificates:
- Possession of Class B Commercial Driver License with air brake and tank endorsements.
- Possession of Immediately Supervised Public Pesticide Trainee license within 30 days.
- Possession of Work Zone Traffic Control certification within six (6) months of hire.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of Wastewater Collection Level I certificate.
- Current Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement.
- Current Work Zone Traffic Control certification.
- Valid CPR/First Aid card.
- Previous experience with the City’s Public Works Department
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The qualities below reflect the working dynamic of the position.
Knowledge of:
- Thorough knowledge of procedures used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of collection systems, including mains, laterals, manholes, catch basins, open ditches, etc.
Skill in:
- Implementing work methods and procedures which promote a safe working environment and ensure proper staff training in work safety.
- Evaluating work priorities, procedures, and processes to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
Ability to:
- Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
- Represent the City positively and effectively in meetings with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements Group 1
Key
None 0%
(0 hrs.)
Seldom 1-10%
(Up to 1 hrs.)
Occasionally 11-35%
(Up to 3 hrs.)
Frequently 36-75%
(3-6 hrs.)
Continuous 76-100%
(6 hrs./day)
Physical Requirements
0%
1-10%
11-35%
36-75%
76-100%
0%
1-10%
11-35%
36-75%
76-100%
BODY POSITIONS
PUSH/PULL
Standing
X
0-10 lbs.
X
Sitting
X
11-20 lbs.
X
Walking – Even Surface
X
21-50 lbs.
X
Walking – Uneven Surface
X
51-75 lbs.
X
Kneeling
X
76-100 lbs.
X
MOVEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL
HAZARDS
Bending/Stooping
X
Indoors
X
Twisting
X
Outdoors
X
Crawling
X
Dust
X
Squatting/Crouching
X
Fumes/Odors/Gasses
X
Balancing
X
Chemical Agents
X
Reach – Overhead
X
Biological Agents
X
Reach – Forward
X
Noise – Low
X
Reach – Backward
X
Noise – Moderate
X
Climbing – stairs
X
Noise – High
X
Climbing - ladder
X
Low Light
X
USE OF HANDS
Heat
X
Grasping – whole hand
X
Cold
X
Grasping – pinch grip
X
Restricted workspace
X
Fine manipulation/feeling
X
Vibration – whole body
X
Keyboarding
X
Vibration - extremity
X
LIFT/CARRY
JOB SPECIFIC
0-10 lbs.
X
Driving – vehicle/equipment
X
11-20 lbs.
X
Operate foot controls
X
21-50 lbs.
X
Seeing
X
51-75 lbs.
X
Talking
X
76-100 lbs.
X
Hearing
X
Extended work hours
X
WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of duties take place outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions and terrain on a year-round basis; exposure to dirt, grease, oil, bio-hazardous waste, fumes, chemicals, and noise which may require hearing protection. Position is subject to emergency on-call response after normal duty hours.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel on department policies and practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the lead direction of the Collections Crew Chief and general supervision of the Maintenance Operations Manager.
Generally 4 10's
1.0 FTE
