What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Worker 1 position at Iberia Parish Government?
IBERIA PARISH GOVERNMENT, LOUISIANA
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: PUBLIC WORKER 1
(Formerly Heavy Equipment Operator)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under regular supervision, drives and operates trucks, motor vehicles, and equipment and performs manual labor associated with assigned projects/activities. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs road maintenance by moving dirt, patching holes, cleaning ditches, loading sandbags, removing debris from the roadway, directing traffic, etc.
- Drives truck to put gravel on Parish roads.
- Performs Maintenance on both of the trucks.
- Loads materials.
- Supervises inmates.
- Ensures safety of equipment.
- Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as work orders, maintenance report, and list of notes provided by supervisor.
- Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as work order and maintenance reports.
- Refers to material safety data sheet, address sheet, operation manual, personnel manual, safety manual, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
- Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as dump turcks, eighteen-wheeler, front-end loader, packer, etc.
- Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, grease gun, rake, chainsaw, wrench, etc.,; and a variety of supplies such as oil, grease, gravel, hot mix, diesel, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individualls such as Maintenance Superintendent, co-workers, Secretary, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs sandbagging.
- Performs hurricane cleanup.
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with some experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid Louisiana Commercial Driver's License.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16
