VEGETATION/STORMWATER MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Vegetation/Stormwater Maintenance Worker performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled activities in the preservation of City-owned rights-of-way. A majority of the work performed (75%) is in vegetation control which includes mowing, weeding, edging, litter pick-up, and tree maintenance. The position also includes stormwater construction and maintenance of drainage infrastructure and right-of-way maintenance in the off season. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Stormwater/Vegetation Supervisor and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Salary:
$17.63 - $22.04 per hour, based on Commercial Driver's license (CDL), and relevant experience. The City provides paid training to obtain required CDL.

Benefits:
Regular full-time employees are eligible for excellent benefits, including:

• Affordable health Insurance
• Pension and supplemental retirement plans
• Wellness Initiatives, including $0 copay behavioral health services
• SmartDollar financial wellness tool
• On-site fitness center

For a detailed summary of benefits go to: OwassoBenefits.com.

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Occasional flexibility required for after-hour calls
• Rotating on-call status weekends
• Steady, year-round employment with no weather-related unpaid time off

Essential Functions:
May include but not limited to:

• Vegetation control – operate mowers, weed trimmers, edging tools, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Tree Maintenance – operate various mechanical saws and trimmers
• Drainage maintenance including cleaning clogged storm drains
• Fence repairs
• Litter and debris pick-up
• Small construction projects
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, pipe, gravel, dirt and sand
• Share "On-Call" responsibility for emergency call-out situation
• Perform other duties as assigned in a positive manner which supports the vision and strategic objectives of the division/department and the entire organization of the City of Owasso

Minimum Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Oklahoma driver license with good driving record, and "Class B" CDL certification or the ability to obtain CDL certification within six months of hire
• Prefer experience operating zero-turn mowers, trimmers and other tools
• Prefer one year construction related experience
• Prefer Herbicide applicator and irrigation experience
• Ability to perform manual labor over an extended period of time and in varying weather conditions; ability to lift weight related to maintenance operations, 80 pounds unassisted
• Ability to follow instructions, safety rules and procedures
• Ability to perform effectively in a team or individual work environment

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work will be performed mostly outdoors in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures, hot and cold, wet and/or humid conditions, in mud and/or standing water, possibly exposed to vehicle traffic, loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and may occasionally work in high, precarious places, confined spaces or open trenches, and may require use of personal protective equipment. The work environment may also include exposure to drafts, noise, dust, grease, and traffic, and may require use of personal protective equipment.

Tasks require ability to lift/push/pull/ and/or move up to 80 pounds, and typically involve some combination of walking, sitting, or standing for extended periods of time, walking, balancing, climbing, bending, crawling, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, and mental and visual acuity.

Application Deadline :

• Applications will be accepted until position is filled, or until such time as a sufficient applicant pool has been received.
• Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
• Applications accepted Owassohires.com.