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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
<br /> Knowledge of:
<br /> • General principles and practices of municipal infrastructure operations and functions.
<br /> • Methods, techniques, and procedures for operating, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure of
<br /> assigned subdivision, including purpose and proper use of equipment, tools, and materials.
<br /> • Proper safety precautions related to all work performed, including safe handling and application of
<br /> chemicals used in work and stored on site.
<br /> Skill in:
<br /> • Operating hand and power tools, mechanical equipment, vehicles, and other heavy and light
<br /> equipment commonly used for essential duties and responsibilities of assigned subdivision.
<br /> • Basic use of computers and software programs; experience with Microsoft Office Suite and
<br /> SCADA systems preferred.
<br /> • Assessing in-field conditions and problems and determining workable solutions to resolve them
<br /> with limited supervision.
<br /> Ability to:
<br /> • Work on-call and participate in rotating standby duty schedule.
<br /> • Work independently or on a team and complete daily work tasks and multi-day project
<br /> assignments while meeting a work schedule.
<br /> • Perform difficult manual labor tasks including lifting heavy objects, stooping, bending, and twisting;
<br /> including performing work tasks for extended periods of time and in adverse weather conditions.
<br /> • Learn how to perform general, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction,
<br /> maintenance, repair, and inspection activities; learn how to operate tools and equipment of other
<br /> maintenance subdivisions.
<br /> • Read maps, construction and as-built drawings, tie sheets, and sketches.
<br /> • Keep accurate records of time sheets, work assignments, inspection and maintenance activities,
<br /> repair materials, purchase receipts, and as-built information in hard copy and electronic formats.
<br /> • Obtain and keep current all licensures and certificates required for position.
<br /> • Purchase operating supplies and keep track of receipts for further processing.
<br /> • Make recommendations to supervisor on operating and maintenance matters involving personnel,
<br /> equipment, procedures, policies, etc. that will improve division functions.
<br /> • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
<br /> work, including co-workers, other departments, other agencies, vendors, and the public.
<br /> • Communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
<br /> • Pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
<br /> TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
<br /> • Common industry vehicles including snow plowing and dump trucks, utility and pickup trucks,
<br /> aerial bucket truck, water tanker truck, and trailers.
<br /> • Common construction equipment including backhoe/loader, front-end loader, skid steer, steel
<br /> drum roller, plate compactor, air compressor, concrete mixer, generator, concrete saw,
<br /> jackhammer, welding machine, chop saw, milling machine, router, line striper and air brush
<br /> painters, trencher, trench box, and light towers.
<br /> • Specialized industry equipment including mechanical street sweeper, combination jetting/vacuum
<br /> sewer cleaning truck, crack sealing kettle and distributor machine, asphalt hot box, trash pump,
<br /> pneumatic post driver, jib crane, motorized valve wrenches, and other specialized equipment.
<br /> • Common turf and landscape maintenance equipment including push and riding mowers, all-terrain
<br /> implement carriers, utility vehicles, sprayers, aerators, dethatchers, split seeder, line trimmer, leaf
<br /> blower, chain saw, pole saw, and other machinery and implements.
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