Maintenance Worker

Stryker Corporation; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Allen Township is seeking a maintenance worker to operate township vehicles, perform road and grounds maintenance, and assist with stormwater projects. The role involves manual labor outdoors daily and requires the ability to drive equipment and heavy tools.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of construction/public works experience. CDL-B with air brake endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of construction or public works experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate department vehicles and small equipment safely and productively.
• Maintain and repair township roads and related infrastructure.
• Assist with stormwater installations, signs, guiderails, and debris removal.
• Respond to calls 24 hours per day and maintain time logs.
• Perform light carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Mow grass, snow removal, and plow roads as directed.
• Keep trucks and equipment clean and well-maintained.

Skills

Driver responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description: This is a maintenance position with Allen Township. The employee performs a variety of tasks related to the Township infrastructure and buildings involving the operation of Township vehicles, small equipment and manual labor.

Reporting Responsibility

The employee reports and receives work assignments from the Public Works Foreman as needed.

Essential Duties

Operate department vehicles and small equipment in a safe and productive manor.

• Initially, must be able to proficiently operate at least (3) pieces of equipment.
• Equipment includes small/single axle dump trucks, pick-up truck, zero turn mower, weed whacker and other hand tools & handheld equipment.
• General Township property and road maintenance/repair including, but not limited to...road base repair, paving preparation, road paving, patching and crack sealing.
• Assist in installation of stormwater systems
• Assist in cleaning & repairing of stormwater inlets & pipes
• Installation and repair of street signs and guiderails
• Assist in roadside leaf and debris collection
• Assist in removal of tree branches & brush overburden from and alongside of roadways
• Assist in traffic control as needed
• General cleaning and washing of trucks and equipment
• General clean-up of garage and buildings, including kitchens & lavatory areas.
• Assist with light carpentry work
• Move heavy boxes or equipment & large bulky objects
• Snow & ice removal
• Plow roads and apply salt/cinders as instructed
• Perform and /or assist in mowing program
• Mow assigned areas such as long highways, open spaces, detention basins, right-of-way, etc.
• Maintain mowing records
• Participating in training courses/activities
• To be available to respond to calls dispatched 24 hours per day
• Maintain daily time log/report of work performed.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Public Works Director and/or Public Works Foreman.

Skills

The employee must be able to drive selected Township trucks and Public Works equipment.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to see, hear, walk, stand, squat, shovel, rake, move 100 lbs. from one location to another, climb stairs and ladders, climb in & out of ditches, etc. The employee works outside daily and is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, grease, oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, sewage, fumes, water, cold, heat, snow and rain. In addition, the employee must be able to drive selected Township trucks and operate the following equipment: zero turn mowers, chain saws, pumps, air compressors and other equipment which may be purchased by the Township. The employee must be able to use a level, ruler and other measuring equipment and basic hand tools.

Mental Demands

The employee must be able to read & write at a high school level, reason and solve problems. The employee interacts with residents frequently and is often in the public eye and must act accordingly.

Required Education and Experience

The employee should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months' experience, in a construction or public works job entailing similar to those required for this position.

Required Licenses

Must possess a CDL class B license with air brake endorsement. Proof of a valid driver's license that must be presented to the Township Manager at 6 mon. intervals.

Salary/Compensation

$19.00 - $29.00 per hour