PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I

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Duties:

- Install meter box, make water/sewer taps and service connections

- Install, service, and test water meters and meter yokes

- Perform general maintenance and repair work on public infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and buildings

- Operate and maintain various types of equipment and machinery, such as trucks, loaders, and power tools

- Assist with the installation and maintenance of utilities, such as water and sewer lines

- Assist with reading meters

- Operate trucks, jackhammers, tampers, mowers and weed eater

- Conduct routine inspections to identify and address any safety hazards or maintenance issues

- Respond to emergency situations, such as severe weather events or accidents, to ensure public safety

- Operate truck to remove snow from streets and parking lot

- Perform routine maintenance on town vehicles; change oil/filters

- Previous experience in construction or maintenance work is preferred

- Electrical experience a plus

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

- Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor in various weather condition

- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with the public

Requirements:

- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

- Water/Wastewater experience

- Excavator/heavy equipment experience

- Ability to work 2 weeks on call each month reading wells on weekends/holidays

- High school diploma or GED

Desired:

- CDL license

- Water/Wastewater certifications

- Landscape/carpentry experience

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc

- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects

- Must possess visual acuity to operate equipment such as trucks, excavator, tampers, varied hand tools in a safe manner, and to read gauges

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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