Public Works Operations Specialist

Bondurant City•Usa, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general to direct supervision of the Public Works Director, the Public Works Operations Specialist performs manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work, often involving light- to heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment. The employee must have fundamental knowledge of machinery use and be able to follow instructions. This is a full-time, hourly position with a six-month probationary period and a performance evaluation at its conclusion. Work includes maintaining buildings, grounds, parks, streets, water and sewer infrastructure, and recreation facilities. The position operates a variety of equipment, performs routine equipment maintenance and repairs, supports other city departments, and responds to emergencies. The employee must generally be available for off-hour emergencies and assignments, including snow removal availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless time off has been arranged in advance. Weekend duties include reading master water meters and sewer flows and conducting water and sewer testing every seventh weekend. The work is primarily outdoors and involves heavy physical exertion and exposure to varied weather, uneven terrain, machinery, traffic, and other environmental hazards. The employee must be able to respond to the maintenance facility within 30 minutes and establish residency within 30 miles of it within the first three months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Three years of light and medium construction equipment operations, or two years in a mechanical position.
Ability to follow one- or two-step verbal or demonstrated instructions.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, count, and record numbers.
Ability to read and write identifying information and request supplies verbally or in writing.
Ability to operate, or learn to operate, light- to heavy-duty construction equipment safely and competently.
Basic equipment maintenance skills.
Ability to perform water and sewer testing.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often in inclement weather.
Ability to use a cellular telephone and a telephone.
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in equipment operation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with operating tools and equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
Ability to pass a post-offer employment physical and a CDL-required drug screen, and to participate in CDL-required drug-screen policy testing.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Iowa Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes and any required endorsements or restriction removals; obtain it within 30 days of employment and maintain a good driving record for the past three years.
Possess and maintain Iowa Certified Pesticide Applicator Certification in all categories necessary for the department; obtain it within 60 days of employment.
Possess, or have the ability to possess and maintain, State of Iowa (DNR) Water Distribution Grade 1 or 2 certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college education in a field dealing with public works tasks.

Responsibilities

Maintain buildings and grounds, including mowing, cutting brush, trimming trees, and cleaning sites.
Construct and repair buildings, playground equipment, fences, park facilities, streets, and other city facilities using manual labor and equipment.
Safely operate light- to heavy-duty maintenance and construction equipment, including trucks, tractors, loaders, backhoes, mowers, street sweepers, and snow removal equipment.
Operate painting equipment to maintain facilities and paint hydrants, crosswalks, curbs, streets, and sidewalk markings.
Load and unload heavy objects, materials, and supplies.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Operate snowplows, sanding and salting equipment, and snow blowers; clear snow and ice from streets and sidewalks, including manual removal when needed.
Prepare recreation fields and facilities for use.
Repair, replace, and maintain street signs and markers.
Attend required safety meetings and seminars.
Install water meters at consumer establishments using hand tools as needed.
Assist with repair and installation of sewer and water lines and turn water service on or off for new customers or occupants.
Perform weekend duties, including reading master water meters and sewer flows and conducting water and sewer testing every seventh weekend.
Be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for snow removal duties unless time off is arranged in advance.
Assist the water/wastewater superintendent with lift station maintenance when requested.
Learn to locate and mark graves at the City cemetery.
Set up the City Council meeting room, including moving tables and chairs.
Assist water/wastewater and street superintendents with projects when requested.
Respond to water and sewer emergencies when requested.
Assist other city departments as directed and perform other duties as assigned.
Be generally available for off-hour emergencies and assignments and able to respond in less than 30 minutes.
Establish residency within 30 miles of the department maintenance facility, allowing a drive of less than 30 minutes under normal conditions, within the first three months of employment.