PUBLIC SERVICE LABORER

City of Coffeyville•Coffeyville, KS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This is the entry-level class. Employees within this class are distinguished by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the division. Since this class is an entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate supervision from the Foreman. Exercises no supervision. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: 1. Assist in the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and alleyways. For example: excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload trucks; shovel asphalt; make and install signs; saw streets; paint; haul snow and debris. 2. Observe storm sewers for flow; clean and clear as needed. 3. Perform building maintenance on Public Service Barn. 4. Assist higher-level workers in various maintenance and repair and construction work. 5. Inspect job site for potential problems and cleanliness upon completion of work. 6. Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance, (check oil, fuel, water). 7. Operate various trucks, hand tools and power tools such as concrete saw and jackhammer, as assigned to accomplish duties. 8. Communicate and interface with co-workers and the public. Marginal Functions: 1. May assist in preparing streets, sidewalks and alleyways for various holiday and community events. 2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Basic operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Occupational hazards and safety practices.
Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to: Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to municipal facilities.
Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Public Service Department.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: · Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time · Lifting and/or carrying moderate to heavy objects · Performing heavy manual labor · Operating a forklift · Traveling to various work locations · Climbing ladders · Conducting inspections · Bending, stooping or kneeling for extended periods of time
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: · Making observations · Communicating with others · Evaluating status of vehicles and equipment · Operating assigned equipment and vehicles · Answering questions · Speaking in a clear and audible voice · Traveling to various work locations · Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools
Maintain mental capacity that permits: · Making sound decisions and using good judgement · Communicating clearly · Responding to questions · Determining when hazardous situations exist · Estimating time and materials needed for projects.
Effectively handle a work environment and conditions that involve: · Working alone and working closely with others · Field and warehouse work · Irregular work hours · Working with the public
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: No experience required. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid Kansas Driver's license
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CDL license
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist in the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and alleyways. For example: excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload trucks; shovel asphalt; make and install signs; saw streets; paint; haul snow and debris.
Observe storm sewers for flow; clean and clear as needed.
Perform building maintenance on Public Service Barn.
Assist higher-level workers in various maintenance and repair and construction work.
Inspect job site for potential problems and cleanliness upon completion of work.
Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance, (check oil, fuel, water).
Operate various trucks, hand tools and power tools such as concrete saw and jackhammer, as assigned to accomplish duties.
Communicate and interface with co-workers and the public.
May assist in preparing streets, sidewalks and alleyways for various holiday and community events.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.