Civil Service

Job ID:
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER V13-8.18 ENTRANCE & PROMOTIONL

Issue Date:
AUGUST 6, 2018

Department:
PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS & DRAINAGE

Application Deadline:
Extended Until a Full Certification or an Appointment

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; finishing cement; fixing waterlines; and operating tractors, bush hogs, backhoes, weed eater, machinery, and equipment. 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 III’s perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following: Drives and operates trucks, dump trucks, flat beds, tandem, street sweeper, etc. Hauls asphalt for the road; spreads asphalt and cement. Takes down forms for cement. Performs minor maintenance on vehicles. Operates and hauls heavy equipment. Follows safety guidelines and wears related safety equipment. Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as work orders and dispatched calls. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as log book, vehicle maintenance list, and work orders. Refers to other seasoned employees, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as street sweeper, flatbed / tandem truck, chipper truck, bush hog, curb dresser, Vactor drainage truck, tree maintenance bucket truck etc. Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, cement trowel, hand tools, blower, chainsaw, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as bleach, brushes, oil / gas, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, Foreman, coworkers, and the general public. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs grounds keeping maintenance such as cutting trees and grass, performing weed eating, trimming trees, etc. Performs labor work. 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 three to four years of experience performing public works maintenance/construction duties; 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 - Class A at time of appointment

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:
Rating of Training and Experience . . . . . . Weighted 100%

Salary Requirements:
$12.0159 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, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.