PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN I - 0925

Job Title

City of Greenville (SC)

$41,288.00 - $52,312.00 Annually

475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC

Full Time

Job Number : 01391

Department : Public Works

Division : Streets and Asphalt

Brief Description

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, assists in maintaining City streets, sidewalks, and buildings. Rehabilitates existing sidewalks and curb gutters, as well as installs new sidewalks, slabs, and walls. Cleans storm drain gates, lays pavers, installs culverts and storm drains, assists in engineering design, interprets blueprints, cuts steel, and constructs buildings from site work to completion. Assists in repair and installation of pavement to include repairing potholes, installing and repairing driveway tie-ins, street shoulders, and cuts. Directs traffic at worksites and performs preventative maintenance inspections on equipment. Works during inclement weather conditions (e.g., snow / ice, heavy rain / flooding, etc.) to clear and maintains roads and walkways. Assists with special projects as assigned. Subject to on-call availability and overtime.

Job Duties

Essential Functions :

• Perform General Construction and Infrastructure Repair : Utilize a variety of construction methods and tools to complete in-house projects that support the maintenance and enhancement of municipal infrastructure and facilities. Work may include the installation and repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, accessibility ramps, pavers, traffic islands, mailboxes, retaining walls, and drainage structures, as well as asphalt patching and repair. Additional responsibilities may involve concrete pouring, forming, grinding, and finishing; installation of lights and basic fixtures; wood framing, masonry, minor roofing repairs, building demolition, and general landscaping. All work must adhere to applicable design specifications, municipal codes, and regulatory standards, such as Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, American Concrete Institute (ACI) guidelines, and established paving practices.
• Operate Specialized & Heavy Equipment : Utilize various equipment such as jack hammers, mixers, chainsaws, concrete saws, vibra screeds, pressure washers, blowers, hammer drills, and basic hand tools in performance of job duties to include tearing out old concrete and preparing sub-base. Conduct daily inspections of all equipment and clean after use to maintain in proper working order.
• Provide Traffic Control : Evaluate jobsite and traffic pattern making note of possible safety issues that may arise. Follow South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) guidelines to initiate a traffic control plan. Put up signs, cones, barricades, and arrow-boards as necessary to route traffic safely around or away from jobsite.
• Support Inclement Weather Operations : Work outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating sanders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Mix sand and salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary. Wash brine and salt off equipment after use.
• Assist with Special Projects and Events : Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and assisting the public as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

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Other Information

Working Conditions :

Primary Work Location : Outdoors (jobsite)

Protective Equipment Required : Steel-toed boots, vest, goggles, dust mask, ear plugs, hammer shields, knee pads, gloves, harnesses, and hardhat.

Environmental / Health and Safety Factors : Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Weekly exposure to wetness and / or humidity. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards and physical danger or abuse. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards.

Physical Demands : Constantly requires standing, walking, vision, bending, crouching and stooping, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires lifting, carrying, handling / grasping, reaching, kneeling, pushing / pulling, and twisting. Occasionally requires fine dexterity, crawling, climbing, sitting, foot controls, and balancing. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, or exerting up to 10-20 pounds constantly.

Mental Demands : Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule / overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy / distracting environment. Occasionally requires emergency situations and tedious or exacting work.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance : The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

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