Field Operations Operator/Laborer

Town of Alpine

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Public Works – Maintenance DEPARTMENT: Public Works SUPERVISOR: Public Works Director

General Summary

This employee performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works including, but not limited to maintenance of parks, street, town-owned property, sports field maintenance, mowing, street maintenance, building maintenance, and vehicle maintenance & minor repair. Position operates all public works vehicles, machines, and equipment. Position has considerable contact with the public.

The hours will vary from 40 plus hours per week depending on the season. This

position may, from time to time, (overtime is required for snow removal and water and wastewater emergencies), work additional overtime hours. Some duties and tasks of this position may be performed in conjunction with other town employees, or a consultant hired by the Town.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Pick-up trucks, mowing equipment, various hand, and power tools, and other equipment needed to perform duties. Most power equipment requires specific operational and maintenance training; perform minor maintenance activities on most power equipment as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education – Some High School Coursework, High School Graduate or equivalent

B. License – valid Wyoming Driver’s License. Possession of or ability to obtain a current Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

C. Some knowledge and/or training in heavy equipment operation and maintenance preferred.

Due to the nature of the tasks to operate heavy equipment, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

D. Experience – No experience required. Some experience in grounds maintenance or related areas preferred.

E. Special Abilities - Must have good organizational skills; must be a self-starter and have good communication skills to interact with Town Council and citizens and manage numerous maintenance-related projects in the Town.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practice of the public works functions performed by the position, including but not limited to street maintenance and repair, building maintenance and repair, and parks maintenance. Knowledge of the processes and procedures related to these functions, and laws and regulations related to the public works functions. Knowledge of the effective and proper operation and maintenance of all vehicles, equipment, machines, and tools used by the Public Works Department.

Skill in the use of all tools, equipment and machines used by a Public Works department. Ability to manage self and organize daily work and special projects effectively. Ability to plan and complete a wide variety of projects, including but not limited to construction and construction related projects, ongoing routine work, and snow removal; ability to work with contractors and outside agencies on an ongoing basis and a project basis. Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making and setting work and project priorities. Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language as needed to communicate effectively with supervisor, elected officials, and the public. Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 90 pounds to at least waist level and carry them up to 10 feet unassisted.

Working Conditions

Physical Characteristics: Works in outdoor maintenance or field environment. Must be able to

move heavy objects such as manhole lids or inlet grates; climb and walk over uneven terrain.

Work includes sitting in a set position to operate various types of equipment for prolonged periods of time.

Environmental Characteristics: Considerable amounts of work are performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions that are experienced in eastern Iowa. Work conditions include all varieties of temperature and other weather-related conditions that may reasonably be expected out of doors in Wyoming; the work environment may include unpleasant images and/or odors.

This job description is not intended to limit the responsibilities of any employee assigned to this position to those listed herein. The employee is expected to follow any other reasonable instructions and perform any other reasonable duties when requested by the employee’s supervisor and/or Mayor or Councilman. The level of involvement may vary based on the town’s need and individual capabilities.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to limit the responsibilities of an employee assigned to this position to those duties listed above. The employee is expected to follow any other reasonable instructions and perform any other reasonable duties requested by Town management. The level of involvement may vary based on need and individual capabilities.

All duties and requirements in this job description have been determined by the employer to be essential job functions and are consistent with ADA requirements and are representative of the functions that are necessary to successful job performance. They may not, however, reflect the only duties performed. Employees in this job class will be expected to perform other job-related duties when it can be reasonably implied that such of Public Facilities & Equipment including, but not limited to maintenance of parks, street, town-owned property, sports field maintenance, mowing, street maintenance, building maintenance, and vehicle maintenance & minor repair. Position operates all public works vehicles, machines, and equipment. Position has considerable contact with the public. The hours required for this position vary from 20-40 hours per week. This position may, from time to time, work additional overtime hours. In the winter, it should be assumed that this position will require overtime. Some duties and tasks in this position may be performed in conjunction with other town employees, or a consultant hired by the town. Employment is on an at-will basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26