Utility Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Central Services

Job Title: Utility Maintenance

Labor Grade : 5A

Pay : $28.72-$29.04

Shift: Second (2 p.m. to 10 p.m.)

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Job Duties:

Assists in operational and maintenance duties including, but not limited to, performing custodial duties in the shop area, cleaning vehicles as assigned, switching out vehicles and equipment, unloading and storing supplies and grease, changing oil and filter on vehicles, and other similar duties.

May be required to perform daily responsibilities and activities which include, but not limited to, concrete work and finishing of concrete, fence repair, minor pavement patching, grass cutting, weed control, snow and ice control operations (including snow plow and spreaders), and any other activities appropriate with climatic conditions.

Uses simple tools such as screed, shovel, pick, spade; does hand excavating, loading, unloading, material handling, operates pneumatic or electrically powered or gas equipment and chain saws.

Drives trucks through assigned area and transports material to proper location.

Works in conjunction with helpers to operate compaction equipment.

Provides necessary information to supervisory personnel for various reports.

Maintains truck or assigned vehicle to keep it in good operating condition, keeps truck or vehicle clean and neat, and informs supervisor or mechanics of any mechanical trouble with truck or vehicle.

May be required to perform other duties as instructed by supervisory staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of appropriate methods of lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds on a routine basis

Knowledge of pulling, and/or pushing heavy items up to 130 pounds

Must be able to read and write and possess ability to follow instructions.

Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

Bending, kneeling, stretching, pulling and pushing equivalent of 130 pounds, pounding, stooping, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, running, walking, crawling and sometimes depending on the job assignment, some of the above may be for long periods of time; will also need to get in and out of the truck several times a day.

Must wear proper safety gear and equipment suitable to job being performed

Must attend required safety training for duties performed.

A physical tailored to this job description must be passed by applicant

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an Illinois Class B CDL license with airbrake, tanker and passenger endorsement