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POSITION DESCRIPT{ON • <br />Position Title: Public Works Maintenance <br />Department: Public Works -Water <br />Accountable To: Public Works Director <br />Status: Collective Bargaining Unit -Non Exempt <br />PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION <br />To provide maintenance service and repair to buildings and equipment of the City's <br />Water Department, and other related facilities as apparent or directed. These tasks <br />may include, but not be limited to, ensure quality of City's portable water, conduct <br />required testing, vehicle and equipment/repair, equipment operations, and a variety ofi <br />skilled and unskilled labor tasks within the Public Works Department. <br />SUPERVISION RECEIVED <br />Works under the general guidance and direction of the Public Works Supervisor. <br />Cnre~rr»n <br />ryrcrrcurr. <br />SUPERVISION EXERCISED <br />May supervise seasonal workers as assigned. <br />ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • <br />Operates heavy equipment related to a variety of City programs such as <br />patching, snow plowing, excavating, and other tasks as delegated in a safe and <br />proficient manner. <br />Operates light equipment including, but not limited to, trucks movers, tractors, <br />sprayers, paint stripper, chain saws, hand tools, and other related equipment in a <br />safe and proficient manner. <br />Assesses situations or problems and determine workable solutions or methods <br />to resolve them with {invited supervision. <br />Makes recommendations to Public Works Supervisor ~^.-~~= on operating <br />• <br />matters ofi the department including personnel, equipment and work procedures <br />which will improve the functioning of the Public Works Department to provide <br />better maintenance and service. <br />Follows departmental safety regulations and operating procedures that are in <br />compliance with applicable Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Laws and <br />regulations. Also recognizes potential hazards in the work environment and <br />notifies Pubic Works Supervisor €ere~a-~ for corrective action. <br />Purchases operational supplies with responsibility and in accordance with City <br />Purchasing Policy. <br />Maintains or repairs equipment as apparent or assigned, within knowledgeable <br />limits to ensure vehicles and equipment are in good repair and appearance. <br />Maintains knowledge of safe handling and application of chemicals used in <br />departmental programs. • <br />