Operations Specialists - Parks Division - Natural Resources Ops Spec

JOB SUMMARY

Performs manual labor and semi-skilled and skilled work often involving the operation of light-to-heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment.

Each employee is expected to; respect others, be customer driven, present a positive attitude, teaming environment, be honest and have integrity, be innovative and creative, communicate effectively, deal courteously with customers and co-workers, and maintaining effective relationships with others.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

• Drives and operates trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment with various attachments.
• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on various sizes of pipes and conduits.
• Fabricates special equipment for maintenance or construction projects.
• Operates and climbs ladders used in maintenance activities; trims, plants, or removes trees.
• Sets and resets posts and replace or add new signs.
• Calculates or estimates amounts of materials needed for projects.
• Reads and interprets various types of meters and measuring devices.
• Makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment.
• Performs construction work using a variety of materials; performs a variety of grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance activities.
• Loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lifting equipment.
• Performs snow removal using a variety of equipment.
• Collects and disposes of refuse along right of ways, parks or city owned buildings.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures; reads and interprets blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings and Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintains records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities.
• Regular attendance is essential to this position.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Two years of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Must possess a valid type B Commercial Driver License with airbrake endorsement within 60 days of employment. Must obtain a valid type A Commercial Driver License and any required endorsements within six months of appointment.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to lead a small crew of workers; ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability operate motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed; ability to effectively communicate with others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendors.
• Ability to present positive attitude to residents, co-workers and contractors.
• Ability to perform all job duties safely an in accordance with applicable rules, guidelines, policies and training.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED/HiSET.

Preferred Licensing/Certification

Commercial applicator's license for State of Iowa.

Preferred Experience

One year of operating light and medium construction equipment. Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Horticulture
• Forestry and Turf Management
• Bioswale
• Rain Garden
• Woodland Restoration
• Natural Resource Management

Required Qualifications

• Shall establish residency within a thirty (30) mile radius of City Hall, 1900 NW 114th Street, within the first three months of employment.
• Shall be generally available for off-hour emergencies, snow duty and/or work assignments.
• Shall possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brakes and any required endorsements and/or restriction removals issued by the State of Iowa, as required by the department, within sixty days of appointment and have a good driving record for the past three years.

EQUIPMENT

Equipment Essential to the Job

• A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, aerial boom trucks, end loaders and backhoes.
• A variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules.
• A variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares.
• A variety of general purpose maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors, pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches.
• A variety of safety equipment and clothing including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-visual equipment including telephones, calculators and inspection equipment.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any time. The list of duties is not exhaustive and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

Required Physical Activities
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.
Physical Characteristics of the Job
Heavy work, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Environmental Characteristics
The work is performed primarily outside and includes seasonal exposure to cold, heat, wind, rain, snow, and other weather conditions. The worker is also exposed to awkward or confining work space, darkness or poor lighting, dirt/dust, fumes/odors, moving machinery, noise, vibration, visual strain, wetness/humidity, working on uneven ground, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, and traffic hazards. Also, the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations, a significant work pace pressure and irregular work hours.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any time. The list of duties is not exhaustive and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

Employment Type: Regular Full-time