Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Evanston, United States - City of Evanston

City of Evanston

Verified Company

Evanston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JobID: 987

Position Type:

Public Works/Public Works Maintenance Worker I (Recycling & Environmental)
Date Posted:

4/18/2024
Location:

Service Center
Date Available:

TBD
Closing Date:

05/02/2024
Salary:$ $38.226/hour**
Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

Schedule:
Sunday. - Thursday - 6:45am - 2:45pm

Hours per week: 40 - Regular Full-Time

Nature of Work

This is a full-time, entry level Public Works Maintenance Worker I position involving on-the-job training to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment in the streets and alleys in order to collect recycling, bulk refuse, and solid waste, perform snow removal, litter pick-up and moving of furniture and equipment.

The work requires that a large portion of time will be spent operating equipment and performing manual labor. Employees may use hand and power tools such as drills, brooms, rakes and shovels. Tasks require employees to work outdoors for most of the workday in a variety of weather conditions. Work is often performed in heavy traffic, requiring employees to be alert to avoid accidents or personal injuries.

Personal safety equipment, such as steel toe shoes, reflective vests, hard hats, gloves and safety glasses are required to be worn at all times.

Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.

This position requires 24/7; 365-day availability and coverage of scheduled and unscheduled overtime for emergencies, snow and ice control, and special projects.

Essential Functions

Drives all types of solid waste semiautomated packer trucks (rear loader and side loader) in the business district, on narrow streets, in the alleys and to transfer sites outside the city limits.
Safely operates other pieces of equipment and tools of various sizes with different attachments including a number of hand and garden tools to perform various streets and sanitation tasks.
Assist with residential recycling and bulk pickup collections
Unloads hand and power equipment from vehicle.
Uses broom or operates a vacuum machine to clean streets, curbs and sidewalks in business districts or under viaducts and on bridges; operates gasolinepowered handheld blowers to move leaves; rakes and shovels leaves into container or trucks or into piles to be picked up by frontend loaders.
Picks up litter in public areas; loads debris into containers and empties containers.
Operates pickup trucks, dump trucks, packer trucks, and various other specialized equipment, along with sidewalk equipment to plow snow and spread salt. Operates a large dump truck to haul, spread or dump materials, and to plow snow and spread salt.
Supports special events.
Checks condition of equipment daily and performs pre and post trip inspections.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks, utilizing tools and other, various equipment.
Ability to speak and listen effectively and demonstrates strong communication skills.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
Ability to use twoway radios, mobile telephones, personal computers, cameras, tablets, and any other electronic devices frequently used to communicate and store data.
Performs a variety of other maintenance tasks assigned to the bureau and agency.

Minimum Requirements of Work

Must possess a high school diploma or a GED
Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) permit required at time of hire.
Must be able to obtain Illinois Class B CDL driver's license with air brakes endorsement, within six months of employment.

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed:

Ability to use Executime and E-Suite for attendance and payroll information.
Ability to complete NIMS Incident training, ICS100, ICS200 ICS700 and ICS800.
Ability to efficiently navigate and route efficiently.
Some knowledge of the safe operation of hand and power tools.
Some knowledge of the operating instructions and safety aspects of public works equipment.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to satisfactorily complete tasks without close supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, other employees and the public.

Physical Requirements of Work

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, humidity, and other uncomfortable conditions.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; abil