Position Description:

Join the City of Vandalia as a seasonal Public Works Technician. Under general supervision, the Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operates various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems. Click here to review the recruitment flier.

Position Responsibilities: 55.00% - Performs street maintenance and repair work (e.g., construction of curbs, sidewalks, asphalt, and concrete; construction and repair of catch basins and manholes; painting; patching; etc.). 15.00% - Performs water system maintenance (e.g., cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipes, valves, and fittings on repair and installation of mains; services fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains and effecting repairs; installs, reads, and repairs water meters; etc.); responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor. 10.00% - Assists with performing sewer system maintenance (e.g., installs, cleans, repairs, and taps sewer lines (both storm and sanitary) including use of televised inspection and grouting equipment; maintains and repairs water supply, sewer lift, and other pumps and facilities; etc.). 10.00% - Performs a wide variety of tasks to maintain the city's streets, grounds, and facilities (e.g., leaf collection, guardrail installation and repair; pickup and disposal of dead animals; collection of bulky trash items; paints traffic control markings; installs traffic signs/signals; performs electrical repairs to street lights, traffic signals, Service Department facilities; hangs holiday decorations, flags, and banners; etc.); assists with the maintenance of the municipal cemetery (e.g., locates grave sites, opens and closes graves, installs monuments; etc.); performs snow removal. 5.00% - -Cleans and checks equipment and tools ensuring proper maintenance; may assist with special events and perform sign/traffic control (e.g., parades, air show, etc.). 5.00% - Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of - *City/department goals and objectives; *City/department policies and procedures; *workplace safety practices and procedures; electrical codes; community resources and services; government structure and process; state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations; local geographical area; English grammar and spelling; water treatment plant operating procedures; water treatment regulations; wastewater treatment plant operating procedures; wastewater treatment regulations; road construction, maintenance, and repair; utility construction, maintenance, and repair; sewer construction, maintenance, and repair; snow and ice removal; grounds maintenance and repair; traffic control device preparation, maintenance, and repair. Skill in - Computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; painting; use of bench and/or hand tools. Ability to - Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; complete routine forms; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; travel to and gain access to work site. Additional Information:

Applications are accepted online only at vandaliaohio.org/jobs

Candidates must be at least 18 and have a valid state of Ohio driver's license. Those with demonstrated successful experience in landscaping, light construction work and/or heavy equipment operation will be given first consideration.

Positions are seasonal with a 40-hour work week. The chosen candidates must be available to work 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with the possibility of weekends during special events.

The hourly pay is $17.13. As a seasonal employee, you will be able to contribute to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. This opportunity is ideal for a college student, retiree or as a supplement to another flexible part-time job.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Motor vehicle, dump truck, plow truck, leaf trucks, street sweeper, backhoe, bobcat, loader, skid steer, roller, bucket truck, sewer cleaner, hydro excavator, sewer camera, air compressor, grinder, paver, weed eater, saw, calculator, computer, mobile phone, fax machine, copier, scanner, telephone, postage machine, and other standard modern business office equipment.

Job Advertisement: Details about the position are included in the recruitment brochure (link).