- Salary
- $44k+/yr
- Location
- Panama City, FL, FL
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, this is a highly skilled position involving both supervisory and manual work across various maintenance, repair and construction activities. Applicants should have strong working knowledge and experience in construction, repair and maintenance of bridges, asphalt, concrete, turf management, pipe laying, masonry, carpentry, demolition of structures, tree trimming and removal, heavy equipment, hand tools (power and manual), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Standards, maintenance of traffic (MOT) & work zone safety.
This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, winter storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Plans work, assigns jobs to Crew Leaders, Trades Workers, Equipment Operators and Maintenance Workers.
- Secures needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
- Follows and enforces safety procedures, precautions, as well as City and Departmental policies, procedures, and rules firmly, tactfully and impartially.
- Keeps track of equipment maintenance and repairs and inventory.
- Works from written work orders, oral instructions, blueprints, layouts, sketches, specifications and e-mails.
- Furnishes cost estimates for proposed new construction and repair jobs.
- Investigates complaints and endeavors to maintain good public relations.
- Keeps time and material records and assign priorities to work projects.
- Coordinates the use of available equipment to obtain maximum productivity and convenience.
- Maintains time and work records, attends meetings, and prepares reports on incidents, accidents, injuries, disciplinary actions and employee evaluations, ensuring all are completed and handled in accordance with policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
- Keeps up with inventory and vendors, helps with budget preparations and provides support to the other departments and divisions within the city.
- Performs interviews with potential employees and takes part in the selection process for hiring and promotion.
- Initiates requisitions for procurement of supplies, tools, materials and equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and can direct work efforts in the following areas: Sodding, seeding, trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, removing, watering, fertilizing and removal of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees. Excavation of trenches, ditches and foundations, grading, taking/making elevation shots and readings for construction needs.
- Demolition of structures and repair. Maintenance, repair and construction of City infrastructure. Spraying of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees with insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, swales, sewers, water lines, storm drains and catch-basins, inlets and pollutant separators.
- Operates light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment—including trucks, rollers, graders, dozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, mowers, tractors, Gradall and other excavation equipment. Ensure proper maintenance and care of all equipment.
- Participates in bridge maintenance and repair.
- Trains and instructs skilled and unskilled workers on detailed procedures.
- Operates surveying tools and instruments to determine grades and elevations, record, read and interpret elevation readings.
- Works an on-call, rotating shift and is available to assist other on-call staff during times outside of regular work hours when called upon or when required by the Supervisor or management (overtime).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned.
- Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work assigned.
- May lead State inmates in work assignments.
- Ability to lay out and supervise skilled and unskilled workers.
- Ability to understand and transmit oral and written instructions.
- Skill in the operation of the equipment used in the work assigned.
- Skill in the use of hand tools (power and manual) applicable to the work assigned.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills with the ability to use Word, Excel, email, and work management software.
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
- Ability to assume the duties of Assistant Superintendent during his/ her absence.
- Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, associates, and the general public.
- Ability to establish and implement an effective safety program.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain required records.
- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Five (5) years’ experience in concrete, asphalt, pipe laying, stormwater, grounds, parks, road maintenance, underground utility lines, stormwater systems, repair and construction with supervisory experience.
- Must have and maintain a minimum class B CDL license w/ air brakes endorsement or be able to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment (stipulation to hire).
- A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Activities:
Bending/stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
Summary:
- Occasionally: - Lift/Carry: 50+ lbs., Push/Pull: 50+ lbs., Squat/Kneel, Climb, Crawl, Sit, Traverse Uneven Terrain, Work at Heights.
- Frequently: - Lift/Carry: 25-50 Lbs., Push/Pull: 25-50 lbs., Bend, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
- Constantly: Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less, Twist/Turn, Stand, Walk, Handling/ Fine Motor Skills.
Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year-round and is constantly exposed to all weather conditions.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/ Action Employer.