Nature Of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing and participating, when necessary, in work of a medium-sized crew performing construction and/or maintenance tasks or other related municipal services. Under general supervision, employee is required to exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in completing work assignments, which are of average difficulty and are performed in accordance with established procedures. At times, employee might be required to work under hazardous conditions. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation and results obtained
Examples of Duties
Oversees, assigns, and participates in work of crews engaged in construction and maintenance of facilities and utilities relating to public works, parks and other municipal operations; verifies work orders; lines up necessary equipment; inspects work in progress and offers advice and instructions; operates light to medium automotive equipment such as aerial lift platform, backhoe, bucket truck, and 2½ ton dump truck equipment as required. Installs or removes traffic control barricades, cones, etc. to control traffic flow and for safety; maintains and replaces traffic signs and anchoring hardware to keep equipment operating properly.
Assigns, directs, and reviews work of crews involved in maintenance of streets, tree removal, and ditch cleaning; oversees and participates in work of crews engaged in maintaining parks, playgrounds, and athletics fields. Programs and tests machines for proper operation, speed, classification, and volume to ensure proper installation of traffic data gathering devices. Maintains records; issues work orders for maintenance; makes field measurements and observations; prepares time reports; requisitions, issues and accounts for supplies and equipment; checks and maintains vehicles and equipment; trains new employees.
Applies fertilizer and insecticide on city property in order to complete assigned duties. Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, diagrams, and schematics. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of: principles, practices, materials, techniques, and tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair work; occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions; basic records keeping.
Skills in: use and care of hand tools, power tools, and other related materials and equipment; use and care of light to medium automotive equipment.
Ability to: assign, oversee, and review work of lower level personnel; perform work requiring physical strength and endurance; maintain records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly standing and a
combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer,
typing and viewing a monitor.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in construction and maintenance work related to assigned area, including six (6) months in lead experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid driver’s license
A valid Florida Commercial driver’s license might be required.
Examination
Evaluation
of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all
pre-employment processing.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
Conclusion
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