Job Description

PUBLIC SERVICES WORKER II - 5350

GRADE - 106

PAY RANGE - $22.86 - $32.60/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs maintenance work on large scale municipal projects; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform construction, repair and maintenance duties in streets, sewers, water operations, sidewalks, bridges and related common areas. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of a Public Works Crew Chief, Waterworks Supervisor or other assigned supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. This class is distinguished from the class of Public Services Worker I by the performance of all skilled maintenance functions within assigned work areas. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor work environment with potential personal hazards. A Public Services Worker may be asked to work in the either the Streets or Sewer Division within the Highway Department or within the Water Department.

Highway: Drop-Off Facility work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Determines acceptability of solid waste materials or recyclable items in accordance with Department standards and City ordinances;
• Performs sewer construction, maintenance and repair functions, including breaking out concrete, building forms for new inlets, cleaning sewers using hand devices, slushing sewers with high pressure hoses, digging ditches and trenches, laying pipe and new sanitary and storm sewer lines, filling in holes and caulking and constructing concrete forms for concrete manholes and spillways;
• Performs street construction, maintenance and repair functions, including raking asphalt to provide an even thickness, tamping and finishing, paving holes with asphalt, runs rollers, spreads and tamps gravel, digs and resets manhole covers and related equipment;
• Performs water systems construction, maintenance and repair functions, including laying water mains, digging trenches, installing water valves, installing water main taps and service taps, cutting pipe, cleaning and lining old mains and installing and repairing fire hydrants, (including snow removal on fire hydrants);
• Sets curbs, grading, back filling with cement, filling joints and related;
• Re-routes traffic patterns to ensure safety of City personnel, outside contractors and related with a minimal impact to traffic routes;
• Loads and unloads trucks, drives trucks and other related motorized equipment as necessary;
• Cuts brush and clears right-of-way;
• Plows, sands and salts streets;
• Removes snow from sidewalks and common areas;
• Performs physical duties associated with natural disasters and other emergencies;
• Oversees the safe off-loading and disposal of solid waste materials; as needed;
• Advises and assists multiple customers simultaneously while operating machinery;
• Sorts and separates various solid waste materials according to State and Federal regulations;
• Handles hazardous materials including lithium, lead acid, batteries, mercury, paint, and related;
• Operates compactors;
• Performs freon extraction from refrigerators and air conditioners;
• Stacks tires and televisions in on-site trailers;
• Cleans equipment and facilities;
• Keeps walkways and roadways clear of sharp objects and other hazards;
• Communicates with scale operator to confirm accurate records;
• Performs maintenance and yard work as directed by the Drop-Off Facility Supervisor;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of streets, sewer and water construction, maintenance and repair activities;
• Thorough knowledge of all safety procedures and practices as applied to civil construction projects;
• Substantial knowledge of the layout of Manchester’s streets, sewer lines, water and drains to avoid manholes (covers) curb lines and water gates when plowing snow;
• Substantial knowledge of catch basins for flood control;
• Substantial skill in the construction and maintenance of municipal water, sewer and streets operations;
• Substantial knowledge of solid waste and recycling issues;
• Substantial knowledge of the City’s rules and regulations as applied to the Drop-Off Facility;
• Substantial knowledge of State and Federal regulations affecting the handling of solid waste and recyclable items;
• Substantial knowledge of current principles and practices associated with customer service operations;
• Some knowledge of and the ability to recognize materials that contain asbestos and other hazardous materials;
• Substantial knowledge of traffic hazards and traffic safety principles, practices, and procedures;
• Substantial knowledge of proper lifting techniques and personal protective equipment used in the operation of hand and power tools;
• Some knowledge of preventative stretching exercises;
• Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations;
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools;
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Zero to two years of experience working at a drop-off facility and/or in water, streets and/or sewer construction where physical work is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• State of New Hampshire Solid Waste Facility Operator Certificate; (Must obtain certificate within six months of date of hire);
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B), (must obtain within six months of date of hire – Water Works only).

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to understand department and safety rules and regulations and work around high traffic areas;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work safely in heavy traffic and heavy equipment operation;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to turn, reach and grasp repetitively;
• Sufficient strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds consistently;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in trenches, in rough terrain and access construction equipment and to be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, climb, and grasp repetitively.