Municipal Service Worker II

This is skilled work in operating a variety of equipment in the Public Works Department.  Depending on the area of assignment, an employee in this class will perform varied maintenance projects, special projects, or other related work. The employee operates a variety of equipment which may include riding mowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, etc.  Work is performed under limited supervision and is subject to review by the supervisor.

(The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position.  The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position.)

• Operates equipment that may include roll-off trucks, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, bobcats, pay loaders, small bulldozers, large riding mowers, street sweepers, front-end loaders, and other equipment of similar complexity. 
• Plants, waters, rakes and mows grass; trims trees and shrubs; digs stumps; and performs other landscaping tasks as needed. 
• Trims and prunes trees to eliminate hazards and preserve aesthetics on municipal streets and properties including alleys. 
• Assists with the removal of dead or dangerous trees and removes dead limbs.
• Works with a trash response team
• Assist  skilled trades worker in performing some functions such as painting, sidewalks, streets, plumbing and landscaping tasks, using a variety of hand and power tools 
• Services power mowers and other small landscaping equipment with gas and oil, as well as routine equipment maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs.
• Clears illegal trash piles using equipment.
• Works with a litter crew
• May serve as a lead worker over a small crew of lower-level employees.
• May be required to respond to emergency calls, including weather-related emergencies.
• Performs all other duties as required.

• High school graduate or GED. 

• Must have at least four (4) years’ experience in the safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment, the general maintenance of streets, sidewalks, potholes, landscaping, or other work experience appropriate to the area of assignment which covers, the landscaping and beautification of public spaces to include litter picking, trash removal etc. 
• Possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).   

• Must possess knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices used in landscaping, general litter and trash removal and disposal, and general maintenance.
• Must be able to operate equipment including those requiring a CDL license.
• Must possess knowledge in the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Must possess knowledge of landscaping tasks to include tree-trimming methods and safety precautions.

• Ability to lead a crew of workers.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to keep records.
• Ability to accept responsibility for a specialized maintenance operation.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.
• Work involves physical activity including, but not limited to, walking, lifting, climbing, crawling, carrying, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, sitting, standing, pushing and pulling sometimes in very confined spaces.
• Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

• Must  have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, sit, stand, hear, use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English. Physical capability to safely and heavy equipment, machinery and tools.  Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather while operating heavy equipment.  May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight 5 to 60 pounds.