Semiskilled Crewperson

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of an assigned foreman or supervisor. 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 work under the supervision of an assigned foreman or supervisor.
Ability to perform semi-skilled manual work.
Ability to operate sewer cleaning equipment.
Ability to handle industrial size water hose and flexible cable.
Ability to dispense chemical solutions.
Ability to clean tools, attachments, and equipment.
Ability to assist with engaging and disengaging equipment attachments.
Ability to lift, climb into, and clean manholes and drainage facilities.
Ability to use rake, shovel, and wheelbarrow.
Ability to cut and clear brush, weeds, and debris.
Ability to load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
Ability to mix concrete.
Ability to utilize an air hammer.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled manual work assisting various crews in maintaining and repairing city areas.
Unclog and maintain sanitary sewer lines and drain systems.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment (power rodder, high velocity water jet, sewer flusher).
Remove roots, debris, and refuse from clogged sewer lines.
Handle industrial size water hose and flexible cable with various attachments.
Dispense chemical solutions as instructed.
Clean tools, attachments, and equipment.
Assist with engaging and disengaging equipment attachments.
Lift, climb into, and clean manholes and drainage facilities.
Use rake, shovel, and wheelbarrow.
Cut and clear brush, weeds, and debris from work areas.
Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment from trucks.
Mix concrete.
Use an air hammer to dig and remove asphalt and concrete.