Crew Member I, II, III

Position Description: City of District Heights

Title: Crew Member I, II, III

Reports To: Public Works Director

Grade: G1, G2, G3, or G4 DOQ

Salary: $19.97 - $38.69 hourly

Position Summary: Under general supervision operates a variety of equipment and light duty trucks and equipment utilized in the construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and grounds. Performs manual labor in a variety of routine assignments, either as a crew member or independently following work instructions. Work often requires heavy physical exertion and may be performed in adverse weather conditions.

• Crew Member I: Works under the supervision of the Public Works Department Director and performs general unskilled manual work requiring no or minimal specialized training and/or certification.

• Crew Member II: Works under the supervision of the Public Works Department Director and performs general unskilled and skilled manual work requiring some specialized training and/or certification.

• Crew Member III: Works under the supervision of the Public Works Department Director and performs skilled work requiring specialized training and/or certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to lift at least 100 lbs.

• Operate light duty trucks and other municipal equipment in various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.

• Assist in installing and replacing road and street signs.

• Perform routine and basic maintenance on city facilities.

• Cut weeds, mow lawns, prune trees, plant trees, trim shrubs, remove trees, apply fertilizers, topsoil and seed public lands.

• Pick up brush and trash from city streets and public grounds.

• Set concrete forms, pour and finish concrete.

• Patch and crack seal roadways.

• Repair street curb and sidewalks.

• Operate jackhammers, brush clippers, mowers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain the public infrastructure.

• Control traffic at worksites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.

• Perform maintenance on city parks and trails, install and/or maintain playground equipment.

• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.

• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

• Keep records of work completed.

• Perform other related, similar or logical duties as assigned or required by the supervisor

Minimum Qualification: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. 1 year of related experience, such as landscaping, construction work, or other outside physical work is preferred. A good driving record is required.

Preferred Qualification: Minimum qualifications plus certification or licenses in building mechanics/physical plant, automotive mechanics, landscaping, HVAC/plumbing, and/or electrical.

Work Environment: Work is regularly performed outdoors. Occasionally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in inclement weather, such as rain, extreme heat, or cold. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of electrical shock, and vibration. Optional and mandatory on-call is scheduled in advance where possible. Working hours are generally between 8 AM and 5 PM, but subject to change depending on organizational need.

Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the City of District Heights's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.97 - $38.69 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• District Heights, MD 20747 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• District Heights, MD 20747: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $39