Seasonal Aid - Granite Falls, United States - City of Granite Falls

Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY
This is a seasonal position within the Streets/Collections Division of Public Works. The laborer participates in the operation and maintenance of wastewater, storm water drainage, roadways, sidewalks, signage, and associated facilities. The laborer performs work in accordance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the Public Works Department. Work is often performed under adverse, strenuous, and unpleasant conditions. The foreman, Assistant Supervisor, and Operations Manager supervise this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Routine repair, cleaning, and maintenance of city infrastructure, including wastewater, stormwater drainage systems, roadways, sidewalks, signage, right-of-way, and associated facilities.
• Assists in roadway maintenance including street sweeping, crack sealing, asphalt paving, cold patching and grading alleys.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of raised pavement markings, thermoplastic markings, and lane striping.
• Repairs and installs guardrails, roadway signage, and other forms of signage.
• Constructs sidewalks, curb/gutters, and ADA ramps.
• Assists in the construction and cleaning of stormwater drainage lines, sanitary sewer lines, ditches, and detention ponds.
• Assist in flood emergencies, including sandbags, catch basin clearing, and flood wall installation.
• Responsible for operating assigned vehicles and equipment within the division on a daily basis (etc. 1-ton dump trucks, brush chippers, weed eaters, power saws, jackhammers, jumping jacks)
• Inspect all equipment/tools prior to use to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Refuels equipment and adds other necessary fluids, such as oil, and fills out any needed reports for defective equipment.
• Assists in vegetation maintenance in ROW, including tree trimming, weed eating, mowing, and herbicide application.

Ability to:

• Use various hand tools (pitchfork, shovel, broom, weed eater, machete, etc.).
• Be Alert at all times and work in a safe manner.
• Work on very steep slopes and uneven surfaces.
• Properly lift up to 80 pounds maximum weight limit.
• Bend, stoop, lift, and pull frequently throughout the day.
• Take orders and work well with other employees.
• Operate and maintain department brush chipper.
• Operate and maintain power equipment and pick-up truck.
• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Work well with the public and be courteous.
• Handle citizens who may be displeased in a professional manner.
• Keep a record of work performed and make changes accurately.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid State driver's license may be required.
• Assists in pest management including rodents and mosquitos.
• Other duties as assigned.

Company DescriptionSmall-town feel - The City of Granite Falls is committed to creating and maintaining a family-friendly, safe, affordable small town. We will strive to protect and enhance our small-town character and spirit. We will support our youth and future generations of our community and help to support our seniors and those on limited incomes. The City will encourage community involvement along with strong local partnerships.

Integrity - Our City values honesty and will govern and operate based on open communication, transparency, and active participation with the public we serve.

Respect - We recognize that the potential of our actions may have a significant impact on people with whom we interact. This recognition obliges us to do all we can to create a positive outcome for our community.

Support - The City of Granite Falls values and is committed to maintaining and enhancing our City's quality of life. We will achieve this by efficiently and effectively managing the City's resources and delivering public services. We will continue to provide a financially sustainable government, affordability, and needed community services.

Loyalty to our local community - The City will attract investments into our local community to include technology, food service, manufacturing, retail, and distribution. We are committed to establishing partnerships and supporting innovative commercial growth, and providing opportunities for our citizens to work, shop, and play locally.

Company Description

Small-town feel - The City of Granite Falls is committed to creating and maintaining a family-friendly, safe, affordable small town. We will strive to protect and enhance our small-town character and spirit. We will support our youth and future generations of our community and help to support our seniors and those on limited incomes. The City will encourage community involvement along with strong local partnerships.\r
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Integrity - Our City values honesty and will govern and operate based on open communication, transparency, and active participation with the public we serve.\r
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Respect - We recognize that the potential of our actions may have a significant impact on people with whom we interact. This recognition obliges us to do all we can to create a positive outcome for our community.\r
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Support - The City of Granite Falls values and is committed to maintaining and enhancing our City's quality of life. We will achieve this by efficiently and effectively managing the City's resources and delivering public services. We will continue to provide a financially sustainable government, affordability, and needed community services.\r
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Loyalty to our local community - The City will attract investments into our local community to include technology, food service, manufacturing, retail, and distribution. We are committed to establishing partnerships and supporting innovative commercial growth, and providing opportunities for our citizens to work, shop, and play locally.