Crew Member - Public Works

Institute for Building Technology and Safety; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Building Technology and Safety in Baton Rouge is seeking a Crew Member for Public Works to perform routine manual labor and assist with maintenance of streets, sidewalks, medians and signage. Under general supervision, you will operate vehicles and equipment and support during severe weather, outages, or infrastructure emergencies.

Responsibilities include loading materials, pothole patching, roadside landscaping, traffic control, equipment operation, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Must possess a regular driver's license; CDL Class B license not required.
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must be available to work overtime and/or in emergency situations outside normal hours.
• Must be able to work in the described work environment and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment.
• Picks up asphalt, breaks up and dumps asphalt, dirt and debris.
• Prepares areas for asphalt, oils, spreads and seals surfaces as needed.
• Provides traffic control by setting up/removing signage, cones and barricades.
• Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes landscape medians and parkways.
• Safely operates power equipment and hand tools for lawn and landscape work.
• Picks up, breaks up and dumps concrete, dirt and roots; removes forms.
• Repairs storm drains and conducts maintenance/ installation of asphalt, signs and lighting.
• Keeps records and logs of work performed.

Skills

Operate public works equipment

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Crew Member - Public Works

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine unskilled to semi‑skilled manual labor and maintenance work and safely operates a variety of vehicles, tools and equipment required to maintain the general appearance of the City and to assist with the removal of trash and debris and/or the maintenance, replacement and repair of streets, sidewalks, medians, parkways, traffic signals and signage. This position reports to the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Director. The role requires overtime, weekend work, and emergency response during severe weather or infrastructure failures.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment
• Picks up asphalt from asphalt plant
• Breaks up, picks up and dumps asphalt, dirt and debris
• Prepares area for asphalt; oils area using a compressor; dumps, spreads and rakes asphalt; seals, caps and cleans area
• Provides traffic control, setting up and removing signage, cones and barricades as appropriate to the job site
• Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and irrigates landscaped medians and parkways
• Safely uses power equipment and hand tools to mow, aerate and edge lawn areas
• Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges; stakes trees as necessary
• Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves and lawn clippings; clears debris from work area
• Care and maintenance of plants, trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs
• Picks up concrete, as needed
• Breaks up, picks up and dumps concrete, dirt and roots
• Removes forms and cleans work site
• Repairs storm drains
• Drills ditches and cleans out culverts
• Pothole patching
• Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains
• Safely operates a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction
• Keeps records and logs

Required Abilities

• Perform heavy manual labor
• Work independently
• Follow written and oral directions
• Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and tools and related materials
• Perform other duties as assigned, as appropriate for this role

Qualifications

• Must possess a regular driver's license. CDL Class B license not required.
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must be available to work overtime and/or in emergency situations that may fall outside of normal business hours.
• Must be able to work in the work environment and conditions described below.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of public works equipment and tools safely and effectively.

Personal Qualities

• Strong Work Ethic
• Teachable / Continuous Learner
• Reliable / Dependable
• Collaborative / Team Contributor

Physical Demands

On a daily basis, the essential duties of this classification require the ability to:

• Climb ladders
• Stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch, to reach, to stand for long periods of time and to sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and equipment
• Walk; lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; use finger dexterity and hand strength to operate tools and equipment
• Verbally exchange ideas and information; to hear and receive verbal detailed information and instruction
• See at arm's length to twenty feet with a good field of vision and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces
• Repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles and/or equipment; feel attributes of objects by touch

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a field environment in various weather conditions. It involves constant noise, moving objects and vehicles, machinery with moving parts, ladders and scaffolding, and occasionally below ground. Incumbents are frequently subjected to vibration, smoke, fumes, gas, dust, grease, oil, pesticides, treated water, untreated sewage, and may occasionally work in confined spaces, with hands in water, and may be exposed to electrical energy.

EEO Statement

IBTS is a proud Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or Section S3 residency. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.