Seasonal Equipment Operator - Street Dept

Seasonal EO - Street Dept.

The incumbent under the guidance of the Streets Supervisor is responsible for assisting the maintenance personnel and helping to maintain the city streets and city right of ways. May also help to maintain city road and pavement markings and traffic signs.

Note:

All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Minimum of one-year general labor work experience in construction or maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Must be proficient in the use of mowing equipment.

The incumbent should possess knowledge of the city streets and the layout of the city. The incumbent must have good verbal communications skills. Problem solving and analytical ability are required to perform the duties of this position. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also required. The ability to listen to and follow verbal instruction is necessary.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand, walk, talk and hear. Occasionally sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. The incumbent must also stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision. Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The incumbent will frequently work in remote locations, sometimes in and/or near heavy vegetation and wooded areas, which can expose individuals to outdoor elements. The incumbent is also exposed to outdoor weather conditions and is at risk of electric shock or vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.