This position is open until filled; for first consideration, apply by Sunday, April 21st. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• One (1) year of experience in construction and/or maintenance; and
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.

Desired Attributes:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to traffic, dirt, oil, and other chemicals.

Available Schedule: 

• Temporary assignment up to 6 months
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday through Thursday, 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Loads, drives, and unloads vehicles in transporting tools, materials, and equipment.
• Practices safety rules and accident prevention measures.
• Assists in the operation of, and occasionally operates equipment.
• Performs work zone traffic control and flagging.
• Documents a variety of work logs, maps, and recordkeeping.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs emergency services during adverse weather conditions, which may include removing snow and debris from roadways, sanding roads, high water response, etc.
• Responds to afterhours/on-call needs. 
• Scope of assigned area of responsibility will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Public Works Director.

Examples of responsibilities assigned to various sections may include:

• Street Section: Repair and maintain streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bridges.
• Sewer Section: Assist and operate pipeline clearing equipment, perform pump station maintenance, perform confided space entry, assist with pipeline inspection, pipe bursting, mainline patching. mainline replacement, lateral connection repairs, and manhole repairs.
• Traffic Section: Perform signing and striping maintenance, pavement markings, design and layout, sign construction and installation, and operation and maintenance of paint striping equipment.
• Storm Drainage Section: Assist in cleaning of storm drainage facilities including pipes, ditches, ponds, and vegetation control.   Assist and operate pipeline cleaning equipment, mowing equipment, landscape maintenance tools, assist with water quality facility maintenance, culvert installations, culvert repairs, storm mainline patches, storm mainline replacement, inlet repairs, and manhole repairs.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.