Maintenance Worker- Part-Time Roads

City of Bullhead City; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Bullhead City seeks a part-time labor position to perform unskilled and semi-skilled work across streets, parks, facilities and drainage systems. Duties include maintenance, cleanup, weed and debris removal, and operating basic equipment with safety as a priority.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; NIMS training may be needed depending on assignment. Weekend/holiday work possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual tasks for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, construction and cleanup of City streets, parks, facilities and drainage systems.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment safely in compliance with regulations.
• Complete daily logs and reports and provide customer service to the public.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled physical labor and other duties in the maintenance, repair, construction and clean-up of City streets, and facilities. May be required to work weekends and/or holidays on occasion. This is a part-time, non-benefited position which consists of a 29-hour work week maximum.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED, and any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position which includes knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, procedures, and standard practices used in the maintenance, repair, construction, and clean-up of City streets, parks, facilities and drainage systems.

LICENSING & TRAINING

Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment. Must also obtain the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training with FEMA, based on assignment.

*Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, right of-ways, and drainage systems.
• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, right-of-ways, drainage systems and other City owned facilities.
• Maintains road right-of-ways clearing debris, cutting weeds, and cleaning ditches using required hand tools.'Operates a variety of trucks and equipment such as power tools such as chain saws, concrete saws, air hammers, pavement breakers, tampers, and two-way radio in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Works with assigned crew, removing weeds, clearing debris, clean ditches and maintaining landscaping, etc.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Picks up trash throughout the City.
• Performs routine maintenance to assigned tools, , equipment, and buildings.
• May be required to perform daily vehicle inspections and clean and wash equipment.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Complies with and promotes safe practices in agreement with the safety rules and procedures set forth in the Loss Control Program.
• Performs related work as required.
• Represents the City with respect, confidence and trust that our colleagues and community place in us. Responsible for conducting ourselves with, and using our value statement of PRIDE: Being Professional, Responsible, being an employee of Integrity, being Dedicated and striving for Excellence with staff and the public.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Excellent work habits and safe work operations.
• General knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in the maintenance, construction and repair activities.

SKILL IN

• Safe and efficient operation of required tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.

ABILITY TO

• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• To work safely andto communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.
• Bend andstoop repeatedly.
• Work in small cramped areas, walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Clean equipment using appropriate materials.
• Move debris, dirt or other material using a shovel, rake or other tool.
• Move heavy objects long distances, dig up ground using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements that include extreme heat.
• Learn job related material primarily through oral instructions and observations.
• Perform minor repairs to vehicles and perform routine maintenance.
• Perform basic repairs to buildings, and other structures, and perform routine maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform hard physical labor in a variety of weather conditions, including extremely hot weather. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee often required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must have the agility to occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 90 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extremely hot weather, wet and/or humid conditions, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.