Public Service Worker - Minneapolis, United States - City of Blaine, MN

Description

Salary:
$ $38.07 HourlyLocation : Blaine, MN

Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number: 139Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/14/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 4:30 PM CentralDescription The first level in the Utilities Series is responsible for the maintenance of all water\wastewater\stormwater equipment


Responsibilities may include:
water\wastewater\stormwater system repairs as assigned; inspecting all water\wastewater\stormwater system equipment and materials; and taking drinking water samples.

Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides skilled assistance in the maintenance and monitoring activities of the City's water, wastewater and stormwater systems and equipment, which includes:

locating lines and performing visual inspections of sewer and storm sewer system; utilizing CCTV equipment; cleaning sewer and storm sewer lines, repairing and maintaining water distribution pipes, valves, meters, hydrants and other related equipment; and performing flushing operations.

Performs field lab review and sample collection.

Records information in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Collects, prepares and enters system, water quality, and related data; compiles and prepares reports; and maintains records, files and work-related documentation.

Performs related support functions, which includes:
plowing snow; responding to customer inquiries; and monitoring inventory.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:
Operates small engine equipment and light and heavy equipment in the maintenance of City infrastructure.
Maintains, operates, and repairs public works buildings, facilities, and equipment, including light vehicle maintenance and repair.


Maintains storm sewers:
operates, inspects, troubleshoots, constructs, and repairs catch basins, curb and gutter, cleans culverts, ditches, ponds and related structures.
Jets, rods, vacuums, flushes storm sewers.
Manhole maintenance including rebuilding manhole casting and covers.
Performs tree maintenance including tree trimming and/or removal.


Maintains landscaping:
Mows and aerates lawns, fields, and ditches, and maintains trees and shrubbery using light equipment.
Prepares ground for seed, sod, planting, and/or lays sod.
Manually digs holes and trenches.
Assist with event management - setup, maintenance, take-down.
Performs and documents safety inspections on public works equipment and buildings as required. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for working overtime, shift changes, emergency call outs, or to be on call as necessary or assigned.


Normal working hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.2. Must be able to work outside of the normal work schedule and on call as needed. Will be required to plow snow after hours as conditions dictate. These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed, and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Applicable equipment and tools;Equipment operating and maintenance procedures and processes;Sampling procedures and processes;Maintenance, repair and installation procedures and processes;Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;Customer service procedures and processes;Records procedures and processes;Data entry procedures and processes;Safe work practices;Computers and related software applications.

Performing repairs;Performing inspections;Taking samples;Operating applicable equipment and tools;Providing customer service;Maintaining records;Performing data entry;Operating computers and applicable software applications; Applying communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.

sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPositions in this class typically require:
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions


Heavy Work:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, environmental hazards and intense noises.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or GED.One year of maintenance and light equipment operation experience.
Class S-D Sewer license or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Current Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire or ability to obtain within six months of hire, unless extenuating circumstances exist and the City agrees to modify such requirement.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSMunicipal experience in public works operations and maintenance including asphalt repair, snow plowing, sewer storm or water maintenance, tree trimming, and other related duties.

One year of work experience in construction including carpentry, welding, landscape construction, masonry, pipelaying, or asphalt paving.
Class D Water license.
CDL Endorsements for Tanker and Air Brake.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam, drug test, background check, clearinghouse registration and verification, and reference check


APPLICATIONS:

Application materials can be the City of Blaine website: Applications must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, May 31, 2024.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Blaine encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, races, gender, age and abilities to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, consideration for employment will be given without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Blaine 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.

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefit package for full time employees.

Including paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement benefits, educational assistance, employer paid employee assistance program, Flex Spending, Post Retirement Health Care, optional deferred compensation and short term disability.

CITY CONTRIBUTIONFor 2024, the City contributes $1,490.00 per month for each full-time employee to apply towards the benefits offered through the cafeteria plan if electing medical coverage.

For 2024, the City contributes $706.00 per month for each full-time employee if medical coverage is waived. The City's contribution is pro-rated for part-time employees. MEDICAL INSURANCEThe City of Blaine offers a full cafeteria plan. All full-time probationary and regular city employees are eligible to participate.

Single coverage is part of the core, but if the employee so elects, he/she may include his/her dependents under their plan.

Specific plan information and related premium rates will be provided for the four health plan options at the oral interview.

Employees may choose from four options under HealthPartners. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following date of hire for both single and family policies. DENTAL INSURANCESingle dental insurance is part of the core, but family dental insurance is available. All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible. This dental insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire.

The monthly premiums for single and family coverage is:

PLAN SINGLE DEPENDENT/FAMILY HealthPartners $57.75 $113.07 LIFE INSURANCEBasic life in the amount of $50,000 is part of the core.

All full-time probationary and regular city employees are provided with a term life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.

PLAN RATE The Standard $8.50 ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCEAvailable for family members of all full-time probationary and regular employees at low group rates from The Standard and/or PERA Life.

Specific regulations apply.

LONG-TERM DISABILITYAll active full-time employees who work 40 hours a week are eligible to participate in the long-term disability (LTD) plan.

RETIREMENTRetirement benefits are those of a coordinated plan which combines the benefits of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with regular Social Security benefits.

The employee contributes 6.50% of total annual earnings to PERA. The city contributes 7.50% of the employee's annual earnings to PERA. The employee also contributes the mandatory social security contribution which is matched by the city.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCEAll regular full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement upon satisfactory completion of approved work-related educational courses offered by accredited institutions.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCEAll regular full-time employees may participate in an Employee Assistance Program through HealthPartners at the city's expense. In certain instances, this benefit extends to the employee's immediate family as well. DEFERRED COMPENSATIONAll full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in a pre-tax savings program through payroll deduction.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTAll full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in the city's pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical insurance premiums and/or dependent care costs.

Specific rules and regulations govern use and eligibility.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN (HCSP)The city has implemented the Minnesota State Retirement System HCSP, which requires employees to save money on a pre-tax basis to pay medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.

HOLIDAYSThe following eleven paid holidays will be observed by the city, New Year's Day, ML King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day, 2 Floating Holidays.

VACATIONVacation leave is accrued by all regular full-time employees.

SICK LEAVESick leave is accrued by all full-time employees at the rate of four hours per pay period with a maximum accumulation of 960 hours.

A minimum of one hour must be used per occurrence. BEREAVEMENT LEAVEAll probationary and regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave upon the death of an immediate family member. Employees may convert up to four days of sick leave per occurrence.
UNION REPRESENTATIONPublic Service Workers are represented by The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No 49, AFL-CIO.

Please refer to the union contract for specific information.01 Have you obtained a High School diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have at least one year maintenance and light equipment operation experience? Yes No 03 If YES, be specific including job title, job duties, specific equipment utilized and years of experience.

04 Do you have a Class S-D Sewer Certificate?*Please note, if no; you will be required to obtain within one year after hire.

• Yes No 05 Do you have a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's license?Please note, if no; you will be required to obtain within six months after hire.
• Yes No 06 If YES, Do you have a tanker endorsement? Yes No 07

IF YES:
Are you restricted in air brakes? Yes No 08 Describe your storm water maintenance experience. Be specific, including name of employer, dates of employment, job title and specific job duties. Please be sure to list all related experience with a municipality.

09 Native plant identification Yes No 10 Rain garden planting Yes No 11 Curb & gutter construction/repair Yes No 12 Storm sewer structure rehab Yes No 13 Water testing Yes No 14 Erosion and sediment control Inspection or installation Yes No 15 Describe your wastewater maintenance experience.

Be specific, including name of employer, dates of employment, job title and specific job duties. Please be sure to list all related experience with a municipality. 16 Sewer televising experience Yes No 17 SCADA diagnosis Yes No 18 Jetting experience Yes No 19 Wastewater pump experience(maintenance and/or rehabilitation)

Yes No 20 Do you have any of the following park maintenance experience:
Yes No 21 Laying sod. Yes No 22 Mowing. Yes No 23 Tree trimming. Yes No 24 IF YES to any of the above answers, please list experience. Be specific, including name of employer, dates of employment, job title and specific job duties.


25 Describe your snowplowing/sanding experience:
26 Type of plowing. Lots Streets Cul De Sacs Driveways 27 Length of time and/or how often. 28 Describe your construction experience. Be specific, including name of employer, dates of employment, job title and specific job duties. Please be sure to list all related experience with a municipality. 29 Carpentry. Yes No 30 Welding. Yes No 31 Landscape Construction. Yes No 32 Asphalt repair Yes No 33 Masonry. Yes No 34 Pipelaying. Yes No 35 Asphalt Paving. Yes No 36 Do you have a Class D Water license? Yes No Required Question