What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at Madison Township, Lake County?
OPERATOR (FT, & Seasonal)
General Purpose
Operates and maintains a variety of contractor’s equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of light(s), street, water, sewer or storm drainage systems and general maintenance of buildings or grounds.
Supervision Received
Works under the close supervision of the Service Department Supervisor and the Assistant
Service Department Supervisor.
Essential Duties
1. Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
2. Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, back- hoe, bucket truck, loader, dump truck, snow plow, and jetter/inductor truck.
3. Operates jackhammers, mowers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.
4. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance, to include cleaning of assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to a supervisor.
5. Assists in installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
6. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
7. Serves as grounds person of Township building, parks and cemeteries.
8. Controls Traffic at worksites.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
1. Graduation from High School or GED equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. An Operator will possess considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
2. An Operator will possess working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
3. An Operator will possess a working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in street and utility maintenance work.
4. An Operator will be skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
5. An Operator will be able to communicate, construct, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
6. An Operator will possess the ability to observe and follow proper safety precautions.
7. An Operator will possess the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
8. An Operator will possess the ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying conditions.
9. An Operator will possess the ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints.
Special Requirements
Possession, or ability to obtain a State of Ohio operator and CDL license.
Tools and Equipment Used
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including back-hoe, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, jetter/inductor truck, snow plow, street roller, bucket truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detections devises, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, and any other similar tool or equipment necessary in the completion of duties.
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 use hands to feel or manipulate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, speak, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell.
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 regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasional exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
The Operator will be exposed to noise levels in the work environment varying from loud machine generated noises to quiet.
The duties and working conditions listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the positons.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.05 - $26.72 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
- Public Service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Madison, OH 44057: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27