Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Repair and resurface roadways. Erect and repair street signs. Repair, maintain and paint buildings and other structures;
- Assists in Maintaining roadways and streets to include patching streets, digging holes, flagging traffic, and cleaning ditches;
- Trash, recycle and limb collection. Assists with street sweeping, snow removal and salting sidewalks;
- Park maintenance to include: cutting grass, pulling weeds, raking leaves, etc.;
- Assists with Town holiday decoration and assist in community events;
- Operate hand and power tools such as air hammers, jacks, chainsaws, weed-eaters, power trimmers and sprayers;
- Maintain records and logs;
- Operate commercial weight vehicles and equipment (for CDL licensees);
- Participate in safety related training including confined space and handling of hazardous materials;
- Plow and sand roads during snow emergencies;
- Perform general manual labor duties which may include carpentry, plumbing and electrical duties as necessary;
- Mentor and guide development of less skilled technicians;
- Adhere to the Town of Snow Hill Personnel Rules & Regulations;
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school graduate or equivalency plus years of experience in all phases of maintenance;
- Operation of hand and power tools, machines, equipment, and vehicles;
- Oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with others;
- Follow verbal and written instructions, read street signs, complete forms, records, and logs;
- Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks;
- Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team and complete assigned tasks by the established deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of the operation and function of tools, equipment, and commercial weight vehicles used in construction and maintenance of roads, drainage systems, pipelines, and related structures;
- Must possess a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points; Possession of a valid Maryland Class B CDL driver’s license is preferred.
- Current ICC Physical Exam card with the ability to pass ICC drug screening is preferred.
Working Conditions
- Work is primarily conducted outdoors with exposure to inclement weather.
Summary: Under the direction of the Public Works Director, this individual operates and trains on non-commercial and commercial weight vehicles (over 26,000 pounds); performs semi-skilled and skilled labor work; uses hand and power operated tools, operates, and maintains various small gas powered, electrically driven, and/or hydraulically operated machinery and equipment; assists in the repair of streets and parks, as necessary. The position is an entry-level, part-time position that is being offered at $15.50 to $17.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. We offer employer-funded training, and enrollment in the mandatory Maryland State Retirement plan.
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