Public Works Skilled Laborer

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work maintaining and replacing pavement, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Public Works Crew Supervisor.

Dept/Div:
Public Works

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

• Installs concrete sidewalks, driveway approaches, and street slabs; tears out, forms and pours concrete.
• Assists with leaf removal; drives truck with leaf vacuum, rake or works the leaf vacuum.
• Installs asphalt for cut outs, paving and other miscellaneous projects, makes pothole repairs and saw cuts; operates bobcat, shovels asphalt and runs the roller and compactor.
• Assists with street painting/street signs laying out stencils, grinding off old paint, and running sprayer; street signs include using federal guidelines for hanging and placing all new signs.
• Assists with 24 hour on call for emergency snow removal, pre-treating roads with brine and also making the brine.
• Assists with crack sealing used for fixing roads and using the crack sealer to seal splits and patches in the road.
• Assists with street sweeping for general sweeping city wide, and also for storm damage.
• Assists with building maintenance and equipment maintenance working and maintaining all city owned properties, and maintaining all equipment and tools used on jobs and projects.

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy equipment; general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of various maintenance equipment; general knowledge and ability to identify and handle infectious and hazardous waste properly; skill and care in the operation of several types of heavy equipment;

ability to operate vehicles and equipment fitted with automatic transmission; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

High school diploma or GED required and minimal experience in concrete and asphalt construction and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 100 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds, frequent standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires sitting and climbing or balancing;

work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to vibration, frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, occasional wet humid conditions (non‑weather), high precarious positions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, electric shock risk, wearing self‑contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location.

• Training on heavy equipment, concrete, and asphalt work within six months of hire.
• Valid commercial driver's license with Class B endorsement in the State of Missouri, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

The City of Richmond Heights is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Richmond Heights is a drug and alcohol free workplace. A pre‑employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions.

Additional pre‑employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Richmond Heights not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific age, sex or physical requirement constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.

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