Trades Worker I

Trades Worker IUnder the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Trades Worker I performs semi-skilled level work in masonry, concrete, asphalt and pipe laying trades. They perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring job-acquired skills in new construction, maintenance, and repair, including the construction of streets, storm water pipes, culverts, inlet boxes, overflow structures, sidewalks and curb and gutter installation.This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).Essential duties include:Performs basic masonry, plastering and concrete work in the construction, demolition, alteration, repair and maintenance of concrete such as bridges, spans, columns, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm-water structures such as boxes, culverts, inlets, slabs, floors, concrete forms and masonry structures such as head walls, brick and block walls, building construction repair and demolition, repair and various other types of construction.Performs miscellaneous duties such as laying concrete block and brick, installing concrete and plastic pipe for storm water systems.Performs maintenance and repair of streetscapes, sidewalks, headwalls, drop inlets and drainage pipes.Performs maintenance, repair and construction of asphalt streets and structures.Assists in the planning and layout of projects.Performs sodding, seeding, trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, watering and fertilizing of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees.Planting vegetation in median strips, traffic islands, beds and around public buildings.Performs excavation of trenches, ditches and foundations.Spraying of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees with insecticides, fungicides and weed killers.Maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, swales, sewers, water lines, storm drains and catch basins.Operation of automobiles or light and medium trucks.Communicates in an efficient, prompt, team-focused, cooperative and courteous manner with all internal and external customers, including team members, other departments and general public.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, skills and abilities include:Basic knowledge of materials, methods, procedures and equipment used in the masonry and concrete trade.Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches or maps.Basic knowledge of buildings/construction standards, DOT specifications and other regulations pertaining to this trade.Basic working knowledge of hand and power tools, methods, and materials in general maintenance work, concrete finishing and block laying.Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of one or more of the masonry and pavement trades.Ability to understand, follow and communicate in writing and orally.Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary measures to protect oneself and others.Ability to perform heavy manual labor (digging, lifting, etc) for extended periods, including in adverse weather conditions.Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and team-focused working relationships with team members, leadership, other departments and the general public.Possess physical strength and agility sufficiently to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.One (1) year experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work in related fields of concrete, masonry, asphalt and pipe laying work preferred.A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Physical DemandsThe 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.Summary:Occasionally: Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 40+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Sit, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights.Frequently: Lift/Carry: 25-50 lbs., Push/Pull: 25-40 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.Constantly: Lift/Carry 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk, Handling/Fine Motor Skills.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.