DPW - Crewman

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Responsible for the operation of various construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities (road maintenance, park maintenance, playground inspections, sign crews, sewage crews, and other related areas as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department).
• Operates vehicles such as pick-up trucks, street sweepers, dump trucks, salt spreaders, snowplows, etc., as required.
• Operates power tools and equipment, such as mowers, chain saws, air compressors, etc., when required is also necessary.
• Inspects and repairs equipment as required by department procedures.
• Repairs town roads, curbs, and sidewalks as required. Installing paint/thermoplastic markings on roadways, i.e., crosswalks, stop bars, and parking areas.
• Mowing grass, pruning trees and hedges, and planting flowers and trees as required.
• Cleans Town Hall offices, garage areas, and park facilities and cleans up litter and empty trash cans.
• Maintenance of storm drains/sewers and routine maintenance procedures is required.
• Sweeping and cleanup of debris and materials from the roads and snow and ice removal, including manual snow shoveling.
• Must be available to be called upon for emergencies such as snowfall, floods, downed trees, etc., and must be knowledgeable in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks
• Must be available to set up and breakdown of all Town events. (Furniture, displays, signs, etc.)
• Conduct other job-related duties as required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Minimum Education: This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires three months to one year of relevant experience.

The qualifications listed within this job description are guidelines. An equivalent combination of education and experience that results in the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform essential job functions may be considered.

Special Training or Experience:

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, and equipment utilized in grounds, street, and park maintenance and development, i.e., front-end loader, skid steer, etc.
• Knowledge of an ability to safely operate equipment necessary to maintain streets, parks, buildings, and facilities as required.
• Ability to safely lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions independently.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively within deadlines, and change work priorities.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment and initiative when dealing with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Safety procedures and practices and wearing safety equipment are required.
• Maybe be called on for emergencies such as snowfall, floods, downed trees, etc., and be knowledgeable in semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes; continuous walking, standing, climbing and frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical positions; regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion, requiring the ability to lift, carry and position heavy objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques; operation of equipment which causes loud noise levels and high vibrations; may require the exercise of caution when operating heavy equipment or handling chemicals or other toxic materials; utilization of proper sanitary precautions when handling trash, garbage and other potential hazards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to conduct activities involving walking 30% of the time, standing 30% of the time, and sitting 40% of the time.
• Ability to conduct activities involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, twisting, and reaching on a moderate basis.
• Ability to operate a vehicle.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand verbal information and instruction. Ability to exchange information with others and to develop and present recommendations.
• Ability to read and understand written information. Ability to compose information and instructions in written form.
• Ability to speak one or more foreign languages is helpful, particularly Spanish.

A full background investigation, including driving records, will be conducted before a final offer of employment.