Full-Time Public Works Maintenance Operator

Layton City•Layton, IN

5d•$24 - $33

About The Position

Performs apprentice-level skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of city storm and land drain systems, streets, street lighting and traffic control systems, water and secondary water systems, and sewer systems. The operator uses heavy and light equipment, hand and power tools, and performs field and equipment maintenance work. The position also supports seasonal fleet maintenance, work-zone safety, supply inventory, and other public works duties as required.

Requirements

High school graduation and two years of progressively responsible experience in a field directly related to the duties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of construction specifications, grades, machinery, materials, and methods for roads, bridges, drainage systems, and culverts.
Working knowledge of safety standards for road construction, hazards of heavy equipment operation, equipment maintenance and repair, right-of-way laws and ordinances, and basic computer operations and software applications.
Skill in operating heavy mechanized equipment and in diplomacy and cooperative problem-solving.
Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment under varying conditions and make minor repairs to assigned vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor, maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and tolerate weather extremes.
Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within six months of hire.
Must be able to lift 50–75 pounds.
Must be willing to work on-call duty and 24-hour standby.

Responsibilities

Promote and follow the City’s mission statement, values, and expectations.
Operate heavy equipment, including dump trucks, graders, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, and snow plows, for street department construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
Operate light equipment and hand and power tools, including sweepers, mowers, rollers, cement mixers, pickups, tractors, forklifts, and spreaders.
Transport and deposit construction materials; perform road patching, storm drain work, snow and ice control, gravel street maintenance, street sweeping, and debris collection.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair street and traffic lights and related components; locate power sources and communicate solutions to crews and contractors.
Check, service, maintain, and make emergency repairs to assigned equipment; report mechanical problems and assist mechanics with fleet maintenance.
Install and maintain city signalization devices and street signs, and prepare barricades for public works projects.
Perform general maintenance and construction tasks, including painting, asphalt work, concrete work, building forms, and maintaining tools and equipment.
Install and repair water service connections, water lines, meters, fire hydrants, water mains, regulators, and related infrastructure.
Operate equipment and tools used in water system work, and maintain pump houses, water pumps, storage tanks, and water system components.
Monitor water well and storage levels and telemetering equipment; test and replace fuses and resistors as needed.
Read water meters, perform field and shop meter repairs, set blue stake markers, take water samples, monitor chlorine levels, and test and adjust water treatment dosage.
Participate in work-zone safety procedures, flag traffic, and set up warning signs and signalization equipment.
Monitor division supplies and inventory parts and equipment, and report results to a supervisor.
Install, maintain, and repair sewer collection systems; monitor sewer flow, clean sewer mains, inspect manholes and lines, detect and repair leaks, and clear clogged lines.
Perform related duties as required.