Public Works Technician - Carpenter Helper

An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and occasionally skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, operation, and repair of streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, buildings, grounds, and other facilities.  Work involves operating a variety of tools and light, medium and heavy equipment to build, repair and replace streets and other infrastructure.  Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work with solid waste may subject the employee to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.  Employees may be subject to standby work for storms.  Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Loading and unloading materials from trucks, carrying lumber and other building components to the worksite.

Measuring and cutting wood to specified dimensions, preparing materials for installation by sanding or cleaning.

Holding materials in place while the carpenter secures them, aligning and squaring structures 

Cleaning and organizing tools, ensuring they are in proper working order.

Removing debris and maintaining a clean work area.

Setting up and dismantling scaffolding as needed.

Drilling holes, applying glue, fastening components with screws or nails under direction. 

Understanding basic construction drawings and blueprints to locate necessary materials and measurements. 

Assist in collection of yard debris. 

Assist with operation and maintenance of splashpad. 

Operates light and medium equipment; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

Assists with or makes plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry repairs and/or light construction projects, paints, replaces light bulbs, arranges furniture, and performs other building and facility maintenance and repair tasks.

Participates in the set-up, take down and clean-up of various seasonal facilities and structures. 

Participates in storm clean up, removal of debris, and repair of facilities. 

Maintains simple records of work activities.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance work.

Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.  

Some knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.

Some knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.

Skill in the use of light to medium motorized construction and maintenance equipment and a variety of hand and construction tools.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees and work effectively in teams.

Ability to operate light to medium equipment with skill and safety.

Ability to prepare simple written records of work activities.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds of force frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.

Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as the loader and dump truck in a safe manner.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

             Posssess or Ability to obtain Commercial driver's licence