Semiskilled Crewperson

City of MemphisMemphis, TN
$43,125 - $43,125Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled manual work assisting various crews involved in maintaining and repairing areas within the City such as storm drain systems and sanitary sewer lines, city streets, roadside ditches, rights-of-way, buildings and facilities. May perform functions such as unclogging and maintaining the City's sanitary sewer lines and drain system by operating sewer cleaning equipment such as power rodder, high velocity water jet, and sewer flusher to remove roots, debris, and other refuse from clogged sewer lines, removing obstruction may involve handling industrial size water hose and flexible cable with various attachments. Dispenses chemical solutions according to foreman/supervisor instructions, cleans tools, attachments, and equipment using appropriate cleaning solvents when assigned. Assists with engaging and disengaging equipment attachments. May lift, climb into, and clean manholes and drainage facilities such as inlets and culvets, using rake, shovel and wheelbarrow. Cuts and clears brush, weeds, and debris from work area. Loads and unload materials, tools and equipment from trucks. May mix concrete and utilize an air hammer to dig and remove asphalt and concrete.

Requirements

  • Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
  • Three (3) months experience in construction and maintenance.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License if assigned to General Services Park Operations Service Center.
  • Comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate sewer cleaning equipment such as power rodder, high velocity water jet, and sewer flusher to remove roots, debris, and other refuse from clogged sewer lines.
  • Handle industrial size water hose and flexible cable with various attachments for obstruction removal.
  • Dispense chemical solutions according to instructions.
  • Clean tools, attachments, and equipment using appropriate cleaning solvents.
  • Assist with engaging and disengaging equipment attachments.
  • Lift, climb into, and clean manholes and drainage facilities such as inlets and culvets.
  • Cut and clear brush, weeds, and debris from work area.
  • Load and unload materials, tools and equipment from trucks.
  • Mix concrete and utilize an air hammer to dig and remove asphalt and concrete.
  • Perform additional functions which may be assigned.
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