Maintenance Worker I (Streets)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work in roadway. Assists in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, streets and rights-of-ways. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Foreman, with direction from the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, and reviewed through observation, conversation, and evaluation of results achieved.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Using a variety of hand tools, power tools and construction equipment, participates in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbing, asphalt, and trimming trees.
• Storm water maintenance and repair activities including use of heavy equipment in and around ditches, ponds and piping.
• Receives and understands written and verbal instructions.
• Work requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting of 40 lbs. or more, frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, digging, reaching, crawling, kneeling, and climbing of ladders. Operates pickup truck, backhoe and mowing equipment.
• Works frequently in extreme weather. Occasionally works in confined areas and at various heights.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.
• Non-essential Functions - Sweeping and cleaning work areas. Completing forms, writing reports, delivering messages.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent certification required. One or more years of experience performing work in the general maintenance of roads or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license

EQUIPMENT USED

Dump truck, flat-bed truck, roller, front-end loader, back-hoe, forklift, wood chippers, compressor, pneumatic tools, power tampers, paint machines, various hand and power tools, street sweeper, loader, and double drum roller.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting of 40 lbs. or more, frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, digging, reaching, crawling, kneeling, and climbing of ladders. Operates pickup truck, backhoe, and mowing equipment.
• Works frequently in extreme weather. Occasionally works in confined areas and at various heights.
• Chain saw, jackhammer, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, shovels, concrete finishing tools, cut off saw, plate compactor, street sweeper, backhoe and pick-up truck.

DISCLAIMER:

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.