Maintenance Worker I/II/III

Job Description

Job Description

Position Identification:

A) Title:                                       Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III

C) Customary Work Hours:      7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

D) Customary Workdays:         Monday through Friday

E) Reports To:                            Crew Foreman

F) Directs The Work Of:           None

G) Educational and/or Experience Requirements:

Any relevant combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the

knowledge and skills outlined below is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the skills

is:

Public Works Maintenance Worker I: Completion of formal or informal education

sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance; and six

(6) months of recent work experience in the construction trades.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II: Completion of formal or informal education

sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance; and

two (2) years of recent work experience in the construction trades; or one (1) year of

experience at a level equivalent to a Public Works Maintenance Worker I with the

City of West Monroe.

Public Works Maintenance Worker III: Completion of formal or informal education

sufficient to read and write at a level required for successful job performance; and

three (3) years of recent work experience in public works construction or maintenance

work relating to streets and water/sewer systems including at least one (1) year of

experience at a level equivalent to a Public Maintenance Worker II with the City of

West Monroe.

Public Works Maintenance Worker I:

This is the entrance level for the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work

initially under immediate supervision and receive detailed instructions and training on

assignments. Incumbents generally work within an established framework of set

procedures in performing assigned tasks. Through on-the-job training, a Maintenance

Worker I is expected to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance to

journey-level performance. Work is reviewed frequently and assessed for results

achieved.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II:

This is the journey level for the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work within

an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks and are

expected to perform a variety of journey-level maintenance, repair, and construction

tasks with general supervision and minimum instruction. Work is normally reviewed

only on completion and for overall results.

Public Works Maintenance Worker III:

The classification of Maintenance Worker III represents the highest level of the

series. Incumbents in this class are expected to perform their assigned tasks with

limited supervision, assigned technically advanced duties and may be assigned

responsibility for field direction of assigned crews. Incumbents are expected to know

the work functions, act independently, and advise supervisors of needed work and

approximate time and materials needed to complete the work. Incumbents are

expected to have proven skills in the operation of all assigned equipment.

Essential Functions:

Incumbents in this class will be assigned to a maintenance crew and may be interchanged on crews depending on the needs of the department. Incumbents may be assigned to varying work schedules, weekend work, and be called back to work as needed by the city.

1. Uses jackhammer and hand tools to expose broken water and sewer mains and service lines: repairs leaks in mains and service lines, and replaces broken lines, installs new water and sewer mains as required.
2. Measures, cuts and threads pipe.
3. Taps into main lines to locate pipe and install new service lines; assists in the

installation and repair of fire hydrants; operates equipment to clean sewer and

storm drain lines.

1. Installs, repairs and maintains water meters.
2. Builds forms, mixes and pours concrete for repairs to sidewalks, curbs and

gutters.

1. Backfills trenches and uses asphalt to repair streets after water and sewer line

repairs.

1. Breaks up paved surfaces, performs patching and paving repairs; breaks up and

removes old concrete; builds forms; mixes and pours new concrete; installs and

repairs storm drain lines and manholes; enters manholes for maintenance and

cleaning as necessary.

1. Aids in traffic control through work areas as required.
2. Uses, cleans and maintains a variety of power equipment, tools and vehicles

required for the work.

1. Cleans and maintains storm drain system; performs miscellaneous cleanup work

and trash pickup from City property as necessary.

1. Operates dump trucks, front end loaders and specialized vehicles to remove and

replace excavated material.

1. Standby on a weekly rotating basis to ensure continuity of operations during

absences or emergencies.

1. Responsible for carrying out the mission of the city and the department and

adherence to the City’s and departmental organizational values.

Public Works Maintenance Worker I:

Knowledge of:

• Use, purpose and maintenance of hand tools and construction equipment.
• General construction and maintenance materials, methods and terminology.
• Department standards, techniques and procedures.

Skills at:

• Performing heavy physical labor including lifting of objects 50 pounds and

above with assistance.

• Safely operating vehicles, tools and power equipment.
• Driving and operating specialized equipment and vehicles.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written directions.
• Identify with department and City goals and objectives and understand City

priorities and needs.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and

the general public.

• Read simple plans, sketches and grade stakes.
• Choose among a limited number of alternatives in solving routine problems.
• Recognize, prioritize and accomplish needed tasks.

VII. Non-Physical Demands/Qualifications:

Must be able to:

1. Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
2. Operate under deadlines.
3. Communicate information clearly and effectively both verbal and written.
4. Be organized and capable of managing projects to schedule.
5. Possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license

VIII. Environmental Conditions:

1. Working conditions in the field are subject to variations in temperatures,

humidity and can include high wind, rain, dust and other contaminants.

1. Other duties and requirements:

This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not

all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.

Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those

contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related

knowledge and skills

This position is contingent on the successful completion of both a pre-employment background check as well as drug test. Applicants who fail to satisfactorily complete any required pre-employment requirement, provide false or misleading information during the hiring process, or otherwise fail to meet the minimum qualifications of the position may be removed from consideration or have an offer of employment withdrawn.