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Public Works Specialist

Lucas, TX ยท On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Assists the supervisor in preparing, overseeing, and managing the Public Works Department related budgets as directed by the Public Works Supervisor. Credentials (minimum preferred) Knowledge/Skills ...

Public Works Laborer

Hatfield, PA

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

TITLE Laborer SALARY RANGE Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications SUMMARY A Public Works Laborer is responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance ...

Public Works Supervisor

Marana, AZ ยท On-site

$49K/yr

Position Description The Town of Marana is seeking a Public Works Supervisor to work in the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. This is a full-time position and an ...

Director of Public Works

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site

$190K - $241K/yr

The ideal candidate understands that Public Works is Sacramento's most visible service organization and carries that responsibility with pride, consistency, and a commitment to excellence in every ...

Director of Public Works

Brawley, CA ยท On-site

$137K - $175K/yr

The Public Works Operations Department is responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance, management, and continuous improvement of the city's public infrastructure systems and includes, but is ...

Director of Public Works

Delano, CA ยท On-site

$13K - $16K/mo

Bachelor's Degree (from an accredited college or university with a major in public works, business or public administration, Engineering, or related field, required. * Resume * Letter of Interest * 5 ...

The Bryan County Board Commissioners are now accepting applications for a Full Time Public Works Operating Foreman in our Public Works Department. This position will be located in Richmond Hill. This ...

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The City of Sacramento is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Public Works. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of the nation's most ...

Public Works Supervisor

Ypsilanti, MI ยท On-site

$27 - $39/hr

Reporting to the Department of Public Works Director, the employee exercises independent discretion and judgment within statutory requirements, City policies, ordinances, and procedures. In addition ...

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Public Works Specialist

City Of Lucas

Lucas, TX โ€ข On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Position Purpose
This position performs physically demanding, difficult, and strenuous work relating to the construction and maintenance of typical municipal infrastructure and facilities: water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and parks facilities.
Essential Functions
  • Manage, coordinate, and evaluate work related to specific tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Assure compliance with work methods and materials used in construction and maintenance.
  • Recommend the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assure compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations set forth by the City Manager and the Code of Ordinances.
  • Responsible for cleaning, maintaining and servicing tools and equipment.
  • Performs physically demanding, difficult, and strenuous work relating to the construction and maintenance of typical municipal infrastructure and facilities.
  • Loads and unloads materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

Secondary Functions
  • Perform as responsible steward of the public trust and strive for excellence in public service.
  • Act in a civil, respectful manner at all times to citizens, co-workers, and others.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and city goals.
  • Collect water samples, record sample data, and deliver samples for essential testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Capital and Fiscal Responsibility
  • Responsible for adhering to all City of Lucas Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
  • Assists the supervisor in preparing, overseeing, and managing the Public Works Department related budgets as directed by the Public Works Supervisor.

Credentials (minimum preferred)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must have the ability to pass accredited courses in construction and in maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interprets technical procedures and regulations.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts: fractions, percentages, and ratios.
  • Ability to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists.
  • Diagnose and repair failures in public infrastructure.
  • Ability to repair, operation, and maintenance of public infrastructure and facilities.
  • Interpret maps, drawings, plans, and specifications.
  • Keep daily logs of time, material, and constructions equipment.
  • Responsible for implementation of construction traffic control devises and safety rules and regulations for protection of employees and public.
  • Exercise good judgment to work safely, use equipment properly, and encourage others to use safety equipment.
  • Encourage proper placement of others when working in trenches.
  • Encourage others to observe all safety rules and regulations.
  • Draw water samples for testing.
  • Ability to achieve objectives of assignments and to operate within specific policy guidelines.
  • Is expected to make every effort to work overtime during emergencies, adverse weather, or any other occasion that threatens the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to care for fields, grounds, playgrounds, etc.

Formal Education/Certifications/Licenses
  • Must be able to obtain a Class D Water License or Wastewater License within twelve (12) months.
  • A valid Texas Driver License and an acceptable driving record.

Prior Experience
Minimum of six (6) months of experience and/or training in related fields.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, telephone, mobile radio, excavation equipment, various motor vehicles, air compressors, vacuum truck, inspection camera, jet machine, hand and power tools, hand saw, skill saw, chain saw, drill press, bolt cutters, pix axe, air compressor, jackhammer, cutting torch, various weight hammers, and other related equipment associated with manual labor.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. No aspect of this position is considered light duty. Daily strenuous activities of a physical nature are requirements. Occasionally required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to eighty (80) pounds, and frequently required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following for prolonged periods: standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is NOT performed in an air-conditioned office environment, and the noise level associated with this work is usually high.
Work will take place outdoors with exposure to changing and extreme weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, wind, etc. and with exposure to outdoor temperatures in excess of 100 degrees and well below 32 degrees. This position performs physically demanding, difficult, and strenuous work.
Work will take place in poorly lighted, awkward, confined, and hazardous areas; above ground level on ladders, rooftops, scaffolding, elevated water storage tanks, etc. Exposure to non-weather-related humidity or wet conditions, fumes, airborne particles, electric shock, vibration, and moving mechanical parts will take place on a regular and daily basis. The employee will be exposed to high speed vehicular traffic within a roadway.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, and job-related tests may be required. Fitness for duty medical and physical examinations will be conducted.
Position
Position Title: Public Works Specialist I
Pay Grade: 2
Department: Public Works
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Emergency Status: Emergency Essential
Leadership
Supervisor: This position receives guidance and supervision from the Public Works Crew Leader with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned.
Direct Reports: None