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Page | 2 • Assists with the duties of Lead Worker positions when needed. • Enforces safety rules and procedures as outlined in the employee safety manual, OSHA rules and other applicable regulations. Public Works Operations • Participates in discussions and makes recommendations related to the City’s roadway CIP, utility infrastructure and parks infrastructure. • Assists in the preparation of the Public Works Department annual budget • Assists Director with purchasing responsibilities by researching product information and making comparisons based on price, quality and specifications. • Evaluates equipment and material needs and makes recommendations for purchases. • Monitors expenses and makes adjustments accordingly throughout the year. • Assesses gravel road conditions, determines maintenance needs, and coordinates/ supervises all gravel road maintenance activities. • Assesses road conditions and determines snow plowing and/or ice control operations. • Assist the Public Works Director with hiring full-time Public Works Department staff. • Coordinates with assistance from Lead Workers the hiring of seasonal Public Works Department staff. • Responds professionally to inquiries and complaints from members of the public. • Performs all of the essential functions of a Public Works Worker as needed. Other Duties and Responsibilities • Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • City streets/geography, commercial/residential areas, and snow plowing routes. • Relevant City policies and ordinances. • Practices, procedures, tools and equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of public works infrastructure. • DOT traffic control procedures. • Utility locates. • City infrastructure and ability to understand/use City maps and blueprints to locate items. • Municipal sewer and water systems. • OSHA rules/standards and DOT regulations and ability to apply to daily tasks. • City building codes and ordinances and traffic laws. • City safety policies and procedures and ability to apply them to daily tasks. • Street construction and maintenance practices such as crack sealing, patching and seal coating.