Technician III - Streets

City of Simpsonville • Simpsonville, SC

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About The Position

The following duties are typical for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs various tasks involving street maintenance: removes litter, debris, deceased animals, and other materials from City streets; shovels, rakes, and spreads dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; clears ditches; patches holes, smoothes asphalt; and performs related duties. Performs various tasks involving grounds or roadside maintenance projects: mows grass; edges curbs, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks; cuts down trees; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from grounds or rights-of-way; mulches leaves; rakes ground materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways or grounds; and picks up and disposes of debris/litter from ground areas. Performs related duties in support of public works operations: transports and hauls materials; empties trash cans in public areas; installs/removes holiday decorations; assists with set up and clean up for special events; and participates in response/clean-up activities after weather events. Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations. Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, chain saw, pole saw, rake, shovel, hand tools, work trucks, or other tools and equipment. Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas: monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment. Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, receive/give advice and direction, and resolve problems. May assist with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of streets and related structures and operating heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Specific License or Certification Required: Class "A" Commercial Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks involving street maintenance: removes litter, debris, deceased animals, and other materials from City streets; shovels, rakes, and spreads dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; clears ditches; patches holes, smoothes asphalt; and performs related duties.
• Performs various tasks involving grounds or roadside maintenance projects: mows grass; edges curbs, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks; cuts down trees; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from grounds or rights-of-way; mulches leaves; rakes ground materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways or grounds; and picks up and disposes of debris/litter from ground areas.
• Performs related duties in support of public works operations: transports and hauls materials; empties trash cans in public areas; installs/removes holiday decorations; assists with set up and clean up for special events; and participates in response/clean-up activities after weather events.
• Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, chain saw, pole saw, rake, shovel, hand tools, work trucks, or other tools and equipment.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas: monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, receive/give advice and direction, and resolve problems.
• May assist with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED