This is semi-skilled work in construction and maintenance activities and services. Employee must consistently perform senior level, semi-skilled work on Public Works equipment, plants, buildings, and grounds for a minimum of six to nine months; and must have demonstrated excellent skill and safe use of all hand tools and equipment in performance of all work tasks. Employees in this class are expected to work without close supervision, although work is subject to inspection during progress and upon completion. Assists in laying pipe and operating pipe handling equipment. Assists in brick, masonry and cement work construction; repairs catch basins, vaults, curbs, and gutters and performs other general cement and brick work. Performs specialized mechanical procedures, and keeps written records of materials used. Performs a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, painting and manual work incidental to construction and maintenance activities. Operates power mowers, medium tractors, air compressors, power saws and pneumatic equipment efficiently and safely. Performs related work as required, including duties of a lower classification.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS
Must have extensive knowledge of the methods, tools, pieces of equipment and materials used in Public Works general maintenance, utility construction and building structures. Must have the ability to operate trucks, concrete saws, chain saws, backhoes, and other pieces of equipment of the trade. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions. Must be accident free.
Constant standing, walking, kneeling, bending and squatting. Use of both hands and fingers, very frequent light lifting 30 pounds or less, frequent heavy lifting thirty (30) plus pounds. Very frequent light carrying thirty (30) pounds or less, reaching above shoulders. Good hand/eye coordination. Near and far vision. Good hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS
WORK HAZARDS
Work on public areas under an environment of pedestrian and vehicular traffic with pieces of equipment with moving parts and in close proximity to co-workers.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED
Rubber and leather steel-toe boots, rubber and leather gloves, goggles, hard hats, safety glasses, safety vest, required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered for the position