Civil Service

Job ID:
ANNOUNCEMENT V27 FY 19-20 AMENDED 1/6/20 ENTRANCE & PROMOTIONAL

Issue Date:
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Department:
PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS & DRAINAGE

Application Deadline:
UNTIL FILLED.

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. . . . . . Requires current, permanent Civil Service status and three to four years of experience performing phases of streets and drainage repair and maintenance duties. Must have a Louisiana commercial driver�s license - Class A at time of appointment.

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 three to four 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 - Class A at time of appointment.

Interpersonal Relationship Skills:
Requires current, permanent Civil Service status and three to four years of experience performing phases of streets and drainage repair and maintenance duties. Must have a Louisiana commercial driver�s license - Class A at time of appointment.

Test Required:
NON-COMPETITIVE

Salary Requirements:
$12.0159 PER HOUR / 40 HOURS PER WEEK