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Service Worker (P/T Streets/Stormwater Dept)

Hialeahfl, Florida, NY, United States


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JR100462Salary Range:$14.00 - $50.00A Part-Time Service Worker performs a broad range of manual labor tasks supporting the Streets Division's construction and maintenance operations, including assisting with construction, repair, and upkeep of streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and public places. Responsibilities include operating hand tools and light equipment, handling materials, performing minor repairs, landscaping duties, and maintaining clean work areas. Work is typically performed under close supervision with clear instructions, with increasing responsibility as experience is gained. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow directions, and the capability to work in various environmental conditions while completing routine reports and supporting team operations.**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK**Employees in this class perform a wide variety of manual labor. However, as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to work of more than ordinary difficulty. Work is usually closely supervised, and the employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new assignment. Constant supervision is not necessary for routine or repetitive tasks.**ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES**

*The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Service Worker. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor.*

• Makes minor repairs to sewers, catch basins and manholes.

• Assists in the construction, maintenance, cleaning and repair of storm sewers and other installations and facilities.

• Forms and pours new sidewalks and makes street repairs.

• Breaks and replaces asphalt and concrete pavement.

• Digs and backfills ditches.

• Digs, levels and spreads fill, rock, sand, gravel and soil.

• Rakes, tamps and smoothes hot asphalt; and fires and operates an asphalt kettle.

• Breaks concrete with air hammer and mixes mortar.

• Cleans, maintains and performs minor repairs to City facilities.

• Sweeps streets, gutters and alleys and loads collected waste into a truck.

• Cleans storm sewers, culverts, drains and ditches.

• Collects debris and loads it into a truck.

• Loads and unloads trucks.

• Cuts grass, weeds and brush; and cares for shrubs, flowers and grass.

• Rakes grass and trash; and cuts down and removes trees.

• Plants and trims trees and shrubs

• Transports materials, supplies and equipment used by crews.

• Moves and carries heavy material such as pipe, lumber, gravel, sand and furniture.

• Keeps simple records and submits routine reports.

• Performs related duties as required.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

• Ability to perform light and heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral or written instructions.

• Ability to drive a truck, if required.

• Ability to acquire knowledge and proficiency in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment. Significant

walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling.

• Ability to lift heavy objects.

**MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**• Graduation from an accredited high school/institution or possession of a state high school equivalency diploma (GED) and six months of experience in performing unskilled, light, or heavy manual labor.• Possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.• A combination of education and experience may be considered.The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference.
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