Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

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The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of right-of-way and infrastructure. Job duties consist of related equipment operation duties. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained city right-of-way and related infrastructure. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.



This position can start at an entry-level position in the Wastewater Department but has licensing and growth requirements. Candidates who currently possess all CDL requirements would start at the higher level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS DUTIES (40%)

O

perates heavy equipment to maintain and repair sewer right-of-way; removes debris.

M

aps sewer systems.

C

lears sewer with hydro-washer; uses attached root cutter to dislodge root blockages.

D

igs up sewer/water lines.

U

ses jackhammer to break up pavement.

B

ush hogs right-of-way and maintains lifting stations.

S

preads dirt.

H

auls sludge.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DUTIES (40%)

R

epairs and maintains right-of-way.

I

nspects sewer lines and diagnoses problems.

I

nstalls and repairs sewer lines.

P

erforms construction and repair work on concrete areas around drains, manholes, and sidewalks.

M

ay shovel drying beds as needed.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DUTIES (10%)

P

erforms minor technical maintenance to equipment and vehicles; adds fluids, tightens nuts and bolts, oils moving parts, etc.

K

eeps assigned trucks and equipment clean and supplied for use.

E

nsures tools and hoses are in good working order and cleaned after use.

R

uns safety inspection on trucks; notifies supervisor of any major problems.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)

P

erforms duties in the absence of other Public Works employees.

M

ixes concrete.

M

aintains any required records of daily work.

A

ssists in maintaining facilities and grounds.

P

rovides leadership for the assigned crew.

P

erforms other related duties as needed or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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T

wo (2) years' of experience in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment and vehicles required (i.e. backhoe, bulldozer, and excavator).

M

ust be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

M

ust possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions and a Tanker Endorsement. (If no CDL or current CDL has restrictions or no Tanker Endorsement, must obtain within nine (9) months of employment.)

T

wo (2) years' of experience in municipal sewer, sanitation or streets systems with an emphasis in construction and maintenance of sewer and drainage systems preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

J

ob duties are typically performed while walking, standing, bending, crouching, and intermittently sitting, or stooping. Employees frequently lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

J

ob duties are typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees are exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious disease or irritating chemicals.

J

ob duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

J

ob duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

J

ob duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

J

ob candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.

J

ob duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

K

nowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

K

nowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and right-of-way maintenance.

K

nowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.

K

nowledge of road and right-of-way maintenance principles.

K

nowledge of work safety principles and practices.

K

nowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles.

K

nowledge of sewer construction and maintenance.

S

kill in the use of job-related equipment.

S

kill in using a GPS.

S

kill in the maintenance and operation of job-related vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment.

S

kill in problem-solving.

S

kill in oral and written communication.

S

kill in using independent judgment and discretion.

S

kill in working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

S

kill in the use of hand and power tools.

S

kill in prioritizing and organizing work.

S

kill in interpersonal relations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

M

ust provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

M

ust possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

M

ust be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

H

igh School Diploma/GED preferred.

W

illing to work overtime.

W

illing to cooperate with the workload of the department.

W

illing to attend continuing education courses.

W

illing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.

M

ust submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.

M

ust accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.