Temp Maintenance Worker / Stormwater
City of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO, United States
This is a non-exempt, seasonal, position limited to 1,300 hours annually. The Temporary Maintenance Worker - Stormwater position is under the supervision of the Stormwater Utility Maintenance Supervisor, or Stormwater Crew Leader. The Temporary Maintenance Worker - Stormwater performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual and labor tasks and equipment operation.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operates light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including dump trucks, to haul rock, gravel, sand, and dirt
Assists in loading and unloading materials, supplies, tools, debris, and dirt
Transports debris from stormwater drainageways to the landfill
Cleans, maintains, and repairs storm sewers, manholes, drains, and catch basins
Builds, pours, and finishes concrete forms
Operates air compressors and generators
Utilizes a pick, shovel, jackhammer, and tamper
Digs ditches
Operates manual and power weed cutters and applies non-restricted chemicals to remove weeds from City property and drainage
Operates chain saws and hand saws to trim trees and shrubs and to remove brush
Operates various hand, power, and riding mowers to cut grass and mulch
Removes leaves and trash from City property
Maintains landscapes
Performs daily equipment inspections
Performs minor repairs to trucks and equipment
Compiles daily activity reports including materials used and work accomplished
Performs related duties as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds, frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Frequently standing and walking for prolonged periods of time to observe for safety hazards and perform daily functions
Using manual dexterity to manipulate supplies, tools, and equipment
Using visual acuity (near/distant, color, depth perception and at night) to read operating manuals and instructions, field or construction drawings, safely operate a vehicle and equipment; identify hazards; and perform daily functions
Frequently performing activities requiring a full range of body movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing
Ability to deal with moderate levels of stress including field traffic situations, irate citizens, other employees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of mathematical computations and tabulations, sufficient to perform the essential functions, which include basic arithmetic, division, and multiplication
Knowledge of and ability to use common hand and power tools
Ability to read a map
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to transmit data via two-way communications units (radio)
Ability to learn how to safely and properly operate light to heavy-duty trucks, including the operation of a dump truck
Ability to learn to maintain, and construct storm sewers, manholes, drains and catch basins
Ability to learn to operate jackhammers, picks, shovels, tampers, air compressors, generators, and other common labor tools
Ability to learn to operate power and riding mowers, including brush hogs and gang mowers
Ability to learn to operate power trimmers, chain saws and other power tools
Ability to learn to make minor mechanical repairs on trucks and equipment
Ability to physically perform the duties of the position, including lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle
Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner
REQUIREMENTS
Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in labor or outdoor positions
Experience with hand and power tools
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The individual will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
BENEFITS
The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet. For more information, visit the City’s Benefits page.
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This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operates light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment, including dump trucks, to haul rock, gravel, sand, and dirt
Assists in loading and unloading materials, supplies, tools, debris, and dirt
Transports debris from stormwater drainageways to the landfill
Cleans, maintains, and repairs storm sewers, manholes, drains, and catch basins
Builds, pours, and finishes concrete forms
Operates air compressors and generators
Utilizes a pick, shovel, jackhammer, and tamper
Digs ditches
Operates manual and power weed cutters and applies non-restricted chemicals to remove weeds from City property and drainage
Operates chain saws and hand saws to trim trees and shrubs and to remove brush
Operates various hand, power, and riding mowers to cut grass and mulch
Removes leaves and trash from City property
Maintains landscapes
Performs daily equipment inspections
Performs minor repairs to trucks and equipment
Compiles daily activity reports including materials used and work accomplished
Performs related duties as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds, frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Frequently standing and walking for prolonged periods of time to observe for safety hazards and perform daily functions
Using manual dexterity to manipulate supplies, tools, and equipment
Using visual acuity (near/distant, color, depth perception and at night) to read operating manuals and instructions, field or construction drawings, safely operate a vehicle and equipment; identify hazards; and perform daily functions
Frequently performing activities requiring a full range of body movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing
Ability to deal with moderate levels of stress including field traffic situations, irate citizens, other employees
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of mathematical computations and tabulations, sufficient to perform the essential functions, which include basic arithmetic, division, and multiplication
Knowledge of and ability to use common hand and power tools
Ability to read a map
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to transmit data via two-way communications units (radio)
Ability to learn how to safely and properly operate light to heavy-duty trucks, including the operation of a dump truck
Ability to learn to maintain, and construct storm sewers, manholes, drains and catch basins
Ability to learn to operate jackhammers, picks, shovels, tampers, air compressors, generators, and other common labor tools
Ability to learn to operate power and riding mowers, including brush hogs and gang mowers
Ability to learn to operate power trimmers, chain saws and other power tools
Ability to learn to make minor mechanical repairs on trucks and equipment
Ability to physically perform the duties of the position, including lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle
Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner
REQUIREMENTS
Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in labor or outdoor positions
Experience with hand and power tools
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The individual will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
BENEFITS
The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet. For more information, visit the City’s Benefits page.
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