*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. POSITION SUMMARY City of Girard Public Works Director and the Public...
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
POSITION SUMMARY
City of Girard Public Works Director and the Public Works Foreman, the Seasonal Mower is a temporary/seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position under FLSA which performs skilled and semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing city facilities. This employee should possess the ability to operate equipment and tools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Operate equipment including mowers, boom mower, skid steers, street sweepers, weed eaters, etc.;
- Picks up and hauls brush to the brush pile;
- Mows grass, trims trees, and cleans ditches;
- Hauls hot and cold patch and rock as needed;
- Maintains and makes repairs to departmental equipment;
- Maintains and performs repairs at City parks.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists other departments as the need arises;
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.
CLASSIFICATION
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- ADA: Applicable
- FMLA: Eligible
- OSHA:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience One to three years of mowing experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one month of employment.
Education A high school diploma or GED is required. This employee must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Technical Skills Knowledge of safety requirements and equipment maintenance. Ability to follow directions and a strong work ethic.
Decision Making Decision making is not a factor in this position. Most decisions are reviewed by the Public Works Director or Public Works Foreman.
Supervision This employee works with occasional to direct supervision from the Public Works Director and Public Works Foreman.
Financial Accountability This employee is responsible for the safe operation of departmental equipment but does not participate in the annual budget process.
Personal Relations Daily contact with supervisory personnel, other City departments and the general public is expected. All interactions must be professional.
Working Conditions Adverse working conditions exist. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage power, generator power sources, confined areas, heavy machinery, commercial and industrial equipment, excessive noise, heights and all types of weather conditions is expected. Subject to working irregular and extended periods and under fatigue and physical exhaustion. May be exposed to infectious and/or communicable diseases.
Physical Requirements Manual labor including the ability to operate heavy machinery and lift heavy loads is required daily within this position. Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, running, driving, pushing, pulling, carrying and climbing is required daily to fulfill the duties of this position. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and move more than 75 pounds and frequently lift 25 pounds.