The
fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise work crews
engaged in manual and semi-skilled labor performing a variety of maintenance
and construction duties on public right-of-ways and in neighborhoods. The purpose of this position is to supervise
and participate in the application of herbicides for public areas. The major work duties include planning for
an assignment, directing activities on a work site, documenting project
activities, and supervising a work crew.
Incumbents work under general direction.
Incumbents are generally in charge of the crew, plan and carry out
assignments with considerable independence, and have some latitude in
developing procedures and methods.
Assignments are received at the beginning of the shift and the foreman
typically prioritizes the assignments.
Supervisors are contacted for guidance in cases of unexpected occurrences
or unanticipated situations. Errors made
during the performance of tasks can result in safety hazards to the general
public and the work crew, for example, improper chemical applications in a
neighborhood or other area.
Two (2)
years’ experience in commercial chemical application such as herbicides,
pesticides and/or insecticides, to include some experience as a lead worker.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to preform the job will be considered.
This
position requires possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License - ‘Tanker’
Endorsement as needed to drive and operate city vehicles. Ability to work nights, weekends, and
holidays as needed for regular work duty and special events. Applicants must
have obtained either a State Public Health License, Ornamental and Turf Pest
Control, or a Rights-of-Way License at the time of appointment in order
to apply chemicals in the City.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Physical ability to lift and move objects up
to 50-70 pounds as needed to move materials at work sites. Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds over
head as needed to fill spray equipment.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend repeatedly for
extended periods of time as needed to complete various work tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The majority of the jobs require working
outside which includes traveling over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and
working in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. All jobs require the movement of objects
weighing from 50-70 pounds with assistance; bending or stooping repeatedly over
time; and working with cleaning fluids, chemicals, herbicide, insecticides,
paints, cleaning agents, or similar solutions.
May work some weekends during peak seasons or prior to and after special
city events. May work longer than normal
regular hours to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.