ROW Maintenance in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee at City Of Mt Juliet

JOB TITLE: R.O.W. Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB GROUP: Public Works SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GENERAL SUMMARY

To perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operations, repair, maintenance and upkeep of the City municipal infrastructure, facilities and grounds;

SUPERVISION

Under the general administrative direction of the Public Works ROW Manager and ROW Foreman

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere and comply with the City of Mt. Juliet Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Adhere to OSHA, TOSHA, and the City of Mt. Juliet’s safety and driving requirements.
• Maintain and repair City facilities, equipment and buildings by performing a variety of general maintenance and mechanical repair work.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, dispensers, fountains, and pipes.
• Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, air compressors, rollers, tar pots, concrete mixers, concrete saw, circular saws, jackhammers, electric drills, and other similar equipment and machinery in repairing and installing concrete and various other maintenance needs.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment; assist with collection and cleaning of tools and materials after utilization.
• Move furniture and equipment; assemble furniture as needed.
• Provide support to assist other departmental staff in the completion of other projects as needed.
• Operate construction, snow removal, and other equipment such as graders, tandem truck, single axle trucks, backhoe, sand and salt spreader trucks, roller, dozer, and brush chipper.
• Operate a variety of tools such as grass and weed cutting equipment, jackhammers, small power and carpentry tools.
• Act as a flagger when needed to alert traffic and protect the crew when required; sets up and picks up cones after work in the right-of-way.
• Works as part of a maintenance crew. Cleans streets and right-of-ways of general debris. Repair City facilities, and grounds as needed.
• Cuts grass, trims shrubs, trees and other vegetation along street right-of-ways, and City owned properties.
• Performs required labor involved in the construction and maintenance projects as part of the crew, including pavement cutting, patching, ditch digging, crack filling, and working with hot asphalt applications.
• Install and remove seasonal decorations as required.
• Insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools prior to and upon completion of use. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to City Mechanic.
• Assist in the inspection and/or repair on streets and drainage systems to insure that all aspects of the system are functioning.
• Participate in a weekly rotation of street sweeping outside of normal business hours.
• Operate bucket truck in a safe manner in order to repair/maintain traffic signals, parking lot lighting, tree trimming, etc.
• Provide on-call support for after-hours wind and snow storm events to assist in the clearing of streets of snow, ice, and/or debris.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Ensure the adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

o Perform special projects as assigned.

o Maintain work time and material records.

o Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

None required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of valid Tennessee driver’s license
• Must Pass Class A CDL general knowledge w/ Air Brakes Test within the first year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

o Care, operation, and maintenance of a variety of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, operation, construction, or repair activities.

o Record keeping of equipment and maintenance records.

o Safe work practices.

SKILL IN:

Operation of a variety of construction, light duty, and other equipment utilized in various maintenance, operation, and repair activities.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate computer and related equipment.
• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Performs semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work.
• Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Observe possible safety hazards and react/correct accordingly.
• Operate a variety of power tool and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
• Meet the City’s driving standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

· Making observations

· Reading and writing

· Operating assigned equipment

· Communicating with and instructing others

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following:

• Bending, crouching, or squatting during building maintenance activities.

• Pushing/pulling equipment that may exceed 100 pounds or lifting heavy equipment or supplies over 75 pounds.

• Climbing stairs/ladders

• Sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time.

• Operating assigned equipment.

• Performing manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

• Exposure to air contaminants, noise, vibration, and temperature extremes.

· Working with hazardous/toxic materials.

The City of Mt. Juliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of the classification description by the employee assigned to the position and the immediate supervisor.