What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Technician I, II - Streets position at Holly Springs?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs and stormwater infrastructure. The Public Works Technician-Streets position offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within the Streets Division and the Town of Holly Springs. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Public Works Supervisor and may receive instruction form the Crew Leader. Work is checked for accuracy, quality and adherence to instructions. Employee may need to occasionally choose from defined alternatives to resolve problems but consults with Crew Leader on matters not covered by guidelines. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.
The Public Works Technician I-Streets position will perform duties within the Public Works Department-Streets Division providing support to the Streets Team by mowing, installing and repairing signs, asphalt repair, tree trimming, conducting area inspections, special event preparation, and aiding during periods of inclement weather as needed.
The Public Works Technician I-Streets starting annual salary is $41,803.36, pay grade C.
The Public Works Technician II-Streets position requires NC Class B CDL. The starting annual salary for this position is $44,316.37, pay grade D.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Assists with proper set up of work site traffic control; helps ensure safe control and direction of traffic.
2. Assists with street sign replacement and installation.
3. Repairs and paints guard rails, reflectors, and right-of-way markers; paints parking lots and parking lines.
4. Trims trees, cuts grass, and removes debris along the side of the assigned locations; aerates and seeds; sprays pesticides along guard rails.
5. Assists with placement and removal of holiday and event decorations, banners, etc.
6. Clears storm drains and maintains stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
7. Applies rock salt/salt brine and performs snow and ice removal from Town streets and sidewalks; snow plowing.
8. Installs new and refurbishes street markings and stop bars; installs, maintains and repairs guardrails.
9. Operates and uses hand tools and operates equipment to dig holes and replace clean areas for paving.
10. Operates a variety of construction equipment such as tractor trailer combinations, dump trucks, snow plows, rock salt/salt brine delivery combinations, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, compact and front end loaders, asphalt rollers, street sweepers and other related light and medium equipment used in the work.
11. Performs operator’s preventative checks and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
12. Responds as essential field personnel in emergency and inclement weather situations.
13. Assists with set-up and clean-up for Town-sponsored festivals, parades, and events.
14. Assists with cutting grass with tractors, bush hogs, lawn and riding mowers, weed eating, trimming bushes and trees to maintain sight distance.
15. May assist with the repair of asphalt and concrete with a variety of materials to include aggregates, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt and concrete.
16. Assists concrete/solid waste department during leaf season.
17. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
18. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Working knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to use of tools and motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices including Safety Data Sheets.
• Knowledge of various cleaning and yard maintenance equipment including leaf blowers, rider floor scrubbers, cleaners and sweepers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, shovels and other hand tools.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in public works or construction work preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Level I: Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Level II: Must obtain a valid Class B CDL Driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
• Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather.
This position is responsible for performing work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs and stormwater infrastructure. The Public Works Technician-Streets position offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within the Streets Division and the Town of Holly Springs. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Public Works Supervisor and may receive instruction form the Crew Leader. Work is checked for accuracy, quality and adherence to instructions. Employee may need to occasionally choose from defined alternatives to resolve problems but consults with Crew Leader on matters not covered by guidelines. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.
The Public Works Technician I-Streets position will perform duties within the Public Works Department-Streets Division providing support to the Streets Team by mowing, installing and repairing signs, asphalt repair, tree trimming, conducting area inspections, special event preparation, and aiding during periods of inclement weather as needed.
The Public Works Technician I-Streets starting annual salary is $41,803.36, pay grade C.
The Public Works Technician II-Streets position requires NC Class B CDL. The starting annual salary for this position is $44,316.37, pay grade D.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Assists with proper set up of work site traffic control; helps ensure safe control and direction of traffic.
2. Assists with street sign replacement and installation.
3. Repairs and paints guard rails, reflectors, and right-of-way markers; paints parking lots and parking lines.
4. Trims trees, cuts grass, and removes debris along the side of the assigned locations; aerates and seeds; sprays pesticides along guard rails.
5. Assists with placement and removal of holiday and event decorations, banners, etc.
6. Clears storm drains and maintains stormwater conveyance infrastructure.
7. Applies rock salt/salt brine and performs snow and ice removal from Town streets and sidewalks; snow plowing.
8. Installs new and refurbishes street markings and stop bars; installs, maintains and repairs guardrails.
9. Operates and uses hand tools and operates equipment to dig holes and replace clean areas for paving.
10. Operates a variety of construction equipment such as tractor trailer combinations, dump trucks, snow plows, rock salt/salt brine delivery combinations, backhoes, excavators, motor graders, compact and front end loaders, asphalt rollers, street sweepers and other related light and medium equipment used in the work.
11. Performs operator’s preventative checks and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
12. Responds as essential field personnel in emergency and inclement weather situations.
13. Assists with set-up and clean-up for Town-sponsored festivals, parades, and events.
14. Assists with cutting grass with tractors, bush hogs, lawn and riding mowers, weed eating, trimming bushes and trees to maintain sight distance.
15. May assist with the repair of asphalt and concrete with a variety of materials to include aggregates, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt and concrete.
16. Assists concrete/solid waste department during leaf season.
17. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
18. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Working knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to use of tools and motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices including Safety Data Sheets.
• Knowledge of various cleaning and yard maintenance equipment including leaf blowers, rider floor scrubbers, cleaners and sweepers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, shovels and other hand tools.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in public works or construction work preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Level I: Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Level II: Must obtain a valid Class B CDL Driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
• Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather.
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