Job Description

Posting number: 20261021

Department: Public Works

Division: Streets and Drainage

Job classification: Trades Worker I - Street & Drainage

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

Under the guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Trades Worker I performs semi-skilled work in the masonry, concrete, asphalt and pipe-laying trades. Perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring job-acquired skills in new construction, maintenance, repair, construction of streets, storm water pipes, culverts, inlet boxes, overflow structures, sidewalks and curb and gutter installation.

This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Performs basic masonry, plastering and concrete work in the construction, demolition, alteration, repair and maintenance of concrete such as bridges, spans, columns, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm-water structures such as boxes, culverts, inlets, slabs, floors, concrete forms and masonry structures such as head walls, brick and block walls, building construction repair and demolition, repair and various other types of construction.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as laying concrete block and brick, installing concrete and plastic pipes for storm water systems.
• Performs maintenance and repair of streetscapes, sidewalks, headwalls, drop inlets and drainage pipes.
• Operates surveying equipment to determine grades and elevations, record, read and interpret elevation readings.
• Performs maintenance, repair and construction of asphalt streets and structures.
• Assists supervisor and fellow team members in the planning and layout of projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge and can perform work in the following areas: Sodding, seeding, trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, watering and fertilizing of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees. Planting in median strips, traffic islands, beds, and around public buildings. Excavation of trenches, ditches and foundations. Spraying of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees with insecticides, fungicides and weed killers. Maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, swales, sewer, water lines, storm drains and catch¬ basins. Operation of automobiles or light and medium trucks.
• Must be able to work in all types of adverse weather conditions and environments and be available for duties outside regular working hours when called upon to assist On-call staff or when required by Supervisor (overtime).
• Communicates in an efficient, prompt, and courteous manner with all internal and external customers, including regulatory bodies and public entities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of materials, methods, procedures and equipment used in the masonry and concrete trade.
• Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches and maps.
• Basic knowledge of buildings/ construction standards, DOT specifications and other regulations pertaining to this trade.
• Basic working knowledge of hand and power tools, methods, and materials in general maintenance work and concrete finishing and block laying.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the masonry and pavement trades.
• Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect self and others.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor (digging, lifting etc..) for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, other departments and the general public.
• Possess physical strength and agility sufficiently to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.

Examples of duties

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two years’ experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work in related fields of concrete, masonry, asphalt and pipe laying work is desired.
• Valid driver’s license.

A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

• Occasionally: - Lift/Carry: 51+ lbs., Push/Pull: 41+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Sit.
• Frequently: - Lift/Carry: 26-50 Lbs., Push/Pull: 26-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
• Constantly: Lift/Carry 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Supplemental information

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/ Action Employer.