Civil Service

Job ID:
AMENDED ANNOUNCEMENTS NUMBERED 563.1 and 601 - TWO (2) VACANCIES - Entrance & Promotional- To supplement the existing list and provide a full certification of candidates.

Issue Date:
OCTOBER 3, 2017

Department:
PUBLIC WORKS - DIVISION OF STREETS & DRAINAGE

Application Deadline:
UNTIL A FULL CERTIFICATION OR APPOINTMENTS HAVE OCCURRED PROVIDED

General Statement of Job:
Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the proper operation of motorized maintenance equipment used in the maintenance of assigned areas of the department. Work involves driving a truck; hauling away trees that were cut down; flushing out drains; cleaning out debris; and hauling asphalt. Reports to the Superintendent or assigned Foreman.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities (This is descriptive, not restrictive as to all tasks included in this position):
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Vehicle Equipment Operator II’s perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following: Performs general grounds keeping and drain maintenance such as cutting grass, weed eating, etc. Cleans and rebuilds drains. Repairs potholes on streets. Picks up trash. Assists Building Maintenance and Recreation with holiday decorations. Performs light maintenance on trucks and small engine repairs on vehicles. Moves furniture. Follows safety guidelines and wears related safety equipment. Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as work orders, memorandums from department, and electronic mail. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as vehicle inspection sheet, work orders, completed work orders, drainage streets, log. Refers to radio call sheets, Equipment Operator instructions, handbook, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as flatbed truck, vactor truck, lawn mower, bush hog, chipper, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, pick, sledgehammer, wheel barrel, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as cement, garbage bags, weed eater parts, weed killer, oil, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, Foreman, Crew Chiefs, Assistant Director, and the general public. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assembles tents. Cuts trees when needed. May supervise a crew when needed. Performs other related duties as required. Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Communication Skills:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a tractor, lawn mower and a variety of gardening and lawn maintenance tools. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Medium Work. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to eighty pounds.

Mental Involvement:
Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Minimum Training and Experience Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two to three years of experience performing phases of grounds and facilities maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a Louisiana commercial driver’s license.

Interpersonal Relationship Skills:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than giving or receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency.

Test Required:
COMPETITIVE - THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF A RATING OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE BASED ON THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE APPLICANT. NOTE: Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their work experience including a detailed description of their duties, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the approximate dates of employment.

Salary Requirements:
$11.2058 PER HOUR / 40 HOURS PER WEEK

Note:
The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.