Crew Worker II - City

Job Posting

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Street and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This job is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary responsibility of this classification is to serve as a member of a crew while providing general and semi-skilled labor for construction, maintenance, and repair projects. As crew members, employees work closely and cooperatively to complete tasks. Employees typically work under close supervision but may complete routine tasks independently upon receiving verbal instructions. Workers in this classification will use previously acquired knowledge and skills and must always follow safety regulations and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performing general and/or semi-skilled labor associated with construction, maintenance, or repair projects using a variety of power and hand tools.
• Operating heavy power tools such as jackhammers, concrete saws, truck-mounted cranes, etc.
• Driving equipment that requires commercial licensure, such as platform or tandem dump trucks, pothole patching trucks, box trucks, etc.
• Preparing and assembling materials, tools, and equipment for transport to and from work sites.
• Assisting co-workers in the completion of daily tasks.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Veterans Preference:

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Note: If an individual is selected who does not possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License, that individual will be classified as a Crew Worker I and be compensated at the Crew Worker I salary range until such time as required licensure is obtained. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skill in following established safety procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work under close supervision.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to operate basic construction tools and equipment.
• Skill in using good judgment to solve problems.
• Skill in effective and professional verbal communication.

Competencies:

• One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented): Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; actively listens, clarifies information as needed; shares information, resources and solutions across departments; asks for help early and offers it often; collaborates across teams before decisions are made.
• Service First (Customer Centric): Demonstrates commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.
• Respect Always (Conduct): Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; demonstrates humility; encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; takes responsibility for actions and decisions; resilient; leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; speaks up and challenges the status quo; relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization; listens with curiosity and speaks with care; embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.
• Own the Outcome (Execution and Results): Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; follows through on commitments; speaks up when accountability is missing.
• Keep Getting Better (Workplace Standards): Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit; notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; completes work timely and correctly; takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; learns from mistakes without blaming; supports self and other's development and growth.
• Safety: Complies with all safety policies and practices; promotes a safe work environment; participates in safety meetings; current on completion of safety trainings.

Working Conditions:

• Outside, continuously exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Subject to working on or around wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces.
• Possibility of suffering sprains, cuts, or fractures while performing job-related activities.
• Possibility of suffering burns from equipment such as arc welders, cutting torches, etc.
• Subject to working near traffic and moving equipment.
• Occasionally exposed to pronounced strain or vibrations, high concentrations of dust, and intermittent or continued loud and incessant noises when operating concrete saws, jackhammers, grinding machines, etc.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate amounts of silica dust from cement when using jackhammers or when sandblasting.
• Occasionally exposed to allergens such as bee or wasp stings and poison ivy, etc.
• Subject to working weekends, holidays, overtime, and irregular hours.
• Local travel daily.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength enough to occasionally lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 95 pounds.
• Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday.
• Flexibility and gross body coordination enough to bend, twist, or reach when performing work-related activities.
• Manual dexterity enough to use hand tools, operate equipment, etc.
• Near and far vision enough to operate and drive equipment, observe traffic, etc.
• Hearing enough to understand conversation in a noisy environment, determine the location of traffic, etc.
• Speech enough to communicate in-person and by two-way radio.

Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Other Details:

• Eligibility List: An eligibility list will be established from this posting consisting of applicants who receive a score of 70 percent or better. Multiple selection procedures may be utilized; a minimum of 70 percent or better will be required on each; and the results of multiple selection procedures will be equally weighted. The eligibility list will be in effect for 90 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.