Maintenance Worker I

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# CITY OF PRIEST RIVER

# PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

# JOB DESCRIPTION

**JOB TITLE:**

MAINTENANCE WORKER I

## GRADE:

10

**REVIEW DATE:**

2/4/09

# GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in

maintenance of the Citys streets, and water and utility systems. This

position is subject to a 6-month introductory period.

# CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a

variety of routine and repetitive functions in the maintenance of city

streets and infrastructure. Tasks are well defined and routine in nature

and are performed under the direct supervision of the Maintenance

Foreman and general direction of the Public Works Supervisor.

**EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)**

Operation of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and

construction equipment, such as backhoes, motor graders, snowplows,

front-end loaders, sanders, dump trucks, tankers, related to the

operation of a Public Works Department.

Assists with installation of water services, taps sewer mains, repairs

fire hydrants, pumps, valves, water and wastewater treatment equipment.

Performs a variety of routine and repetitive operations and maintenance

activities, such as reading meters, exercising valves, flushing water

systems, patching streets, and cleaning sewer lines.

Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and facilities.

Repairs broken water and sewer lines and unblocks plugged sewer lines

and storm drain facilities.

**Other Duties and Responsibilities:**

Performs other related duties as assigned.

# REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

**Knowledge of:**

Motor vehicle laws relating to equipment operation.

Knowledge of methods, procedures, materials and tools used in street

construction, maintenance and repair work.

**Ability to:**

Skillfully and safely operate assigned equipment.

Understand and carry out oral and written direction.

Develop effective relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and

the public.

**Skilled in:**

Handling multiple tasks concurrently.

Maintaining a high degree of accuracy and reliability in all phases of

job performance.

# ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent.

Possession of a valid Idaho Drivers License and a driving record

acceptable to the City insurance carrier.

Possession of a valid Idaho Commercial Drivers License, Class B with a

Tanker endorsement within 180 days of employment.

Possession of a valid Idaho Transportation Department Flagger Training

Certificate within 180 days of employment, or dependent upon scheduled

ITD Flagger Training availability.

Possession of a valid Class I Water Distribution System Operators

certificate within one year of employment.

### NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

City-paid physical examination, if required;

City-paid pre-employment drug screening;

Participation in the City drug/alcohol-testing program; and

Be willing to work overtime, on-call, weekends and holidays.

### ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication

capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits

the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively

on the telephone and in person;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation,

which permits the employee to review, comprehend, and evaluate written

work instructions;

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation,

which permits the employee to operate equipment; and,

Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance to repetitively

bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift 75 pounds.

Sufficient physical ability to work at strenuous tasks for ex ended

periods of time and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

This position is not FLSA exempt.

The City of Priest River is an equal opportunity employer.

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