Crew Worker - CWS Stormwater Maintenance & Ops

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Worker is a stand-alone position in the Public Works CWS Stormwater Maintenance & Operations department. The role performs a range of public works, maintenance, cleaning, groundskeeping, construction-support, and fleet-related tasks. Assignments may vary, and employees may be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department. The position is essential during inclement weather and may require reporting to or remaining at work during administrative closings, as determined by the Department Head. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, though hours may vary depending on assignments or projects. The work location is 900 E. 11th Street (Paul F. Clark Building). The position is non-exempt and pays $19.75 per hour. High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, drug screening, and lift test.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions and understand simple processes.
Ability to routinely operate power tools and/or small maintenance equipment or machines, or equivalent experience and education.
Knowledge of construction, grounds, or building maintenance principles and practices; applicable equipment, materials, tools, and safe work practices.
Skill in following oral and written instructions and performing routine maintenance and construction tasks.
Ability to operate and maintain applicable construction, grounds, and building maintenance equipment and tools.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
Must complete pre-employment background check, drug screening, and lift test.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform public works tasks such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, blowing and raking leaves, and collecting brush, garbage, and recycling materials.
Assist with placing caution signs and directing or controlling traffic around work sites.
Participate in seasonal work, including ice and snow removal.
Perform vehicle-body repair tasks, including replacing damaged parts and mixing paint.
Clean and organize fleet operations areas, operate the truck wash, empty trash, sweep and mop floors, clean restrooms, repair flat tires, stow scrap metal, transport vehicles to and from private shops, and pick up parts, supplies, and mail.
Assist with golf-course upkeep, including aerifying and mowing greens, fairways, or tees; raking sand traps; hand-watering greens; changing pin locations; and building tees.
Clean and maintain City facilities, buildings, and landscapes, including restrooms, floors, carpets, windows, and outdoor areas; remove trash and litter; mow, blow leaves, weed, mulch, and trim plants and shrubbery.
Perform or assist with construction work, including drainage and road or paving operations.
Operate hand and power tools that do not require special training or skill.
Use, carry, and answer a cell phone as required by job duties and the department head; drive a vehicle when required.
Remove spray paint from signs, buildings, and sidewalks.
Deliver and pick up recycling and landfill containers for special events and collect litter bags for Hamilton County.
Collect dead animals for proper disposal and pick up tires; operate a tire crusher to crush rims and tires.
Flag traffic-control situations and assist sign shops with cleaning, covering, and repairing damaged signs for recycling.
Answer City emergency calls for 911 dispatch, the 311 call center, and other calls.
Meet regular attendance requirements and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.
Complete essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodations, and perform other duties as assigned.
Report to or remain at work during inclement weather and administrative closings when directed by the Department Head.