Crew Worker

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with various installation, construction, maintenance, and repair projects or with collecting, removing and transporting litter, solid waste, or recycling materials in assigned department.

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Installs, maintains, and repairs roadways, storm drains, water mains, water service connections, hydrants, water meters and valves.

Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of roadways, storm drains, and water/sewer lines and meters, specifically: locating water lines/meters, digging holes or trenches, installing or repairing pipe, patching roads, shoveling materials, clearing trees, mowing grass.

Flags traffic as assigned; sets up safety work zones at job sites using traffic cones and warning signs; leaves job site in a safe condition for the public.

Cleans and maintains roadways, storm drains, or water/wastewater distribution and collection facilities, lines and systems, specifically: cleaning/maintaining water/wastewater lines, washing basins and pump rooms, cleaning sludge beds, cleaning dumpsters and maintaining dump site, and cleaning ditches and right-of-ways.

Operates equipment, machinery and tools used in construction, maintenance and repair project, specifically: using a pick-up truck, tractor, packer, tap machine, pump, mower, weedeater, rake, drill press, boring machine, tamp, shovel, pick, ax, pipe saw, power saw, chainsaw, jackhammer, air compressor, surveyors tools, air drill, construction tools, and mechanic tools.

Performs maintenance tasks to keep trucks, machinery, equipment, tools, buildings and facilities in good working condition to include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels and tires, greasing equipment, and washing/cleaning and removing litter from trucks and equipment.

Reports equipment problems or malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.

Gathers equipment, tools and materials for use on projects or at work sites.

Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Performs manual work functions associated with solid waste or recycling pickup and removal; lifts or deposits solid waste or recycling into vehicle; empties garbage carts onto truck.

Removes spilled garbage, trash or debris from curbsides and from ground around receptacles.

Handles garbage carts, garbage receptacles and garbage bags to prevent damage to customers' property; sweeps streets, sidewalks, gutters and related areas.

Unloads solid waste from truck at landfill site or recycling plant; sorts recyclables at recycling plant.

Collects litter from public rights of way and from around recycling drop off trailers.

Communicates via two-way radio and/or telephone; responds to dispatch requests or requests for service; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls.

Post notices as required regarding collection policies.

Refers/reports complaints from citizens to appropriate supervisor.

Maintains good customer service relations.

Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Department.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day to day activities.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED preferred; six months of work experience preferably in operating equipment and performing manual labor work or construction/maintenance work or a related field. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's…