CITY OF PANAMA CITY
Trades Worker I- Public Works (Project Management)
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
This is basic work, semi-skilled level, in construction and maintenance of masonry, concrete, and asphalt trade on a Journeyman level. Employees in this class perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring job-acquired skills in a specialized field. Duties are routine but are performed with a degree of independence. Jobs involve new construction, maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, storm water pipes, culverts, inlet boxes, overflow structures, sidewalks and curb and gutter installation. 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, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).Work is usually performed under the general direction of the assigned foreman or crew leader.
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 the essential functions.
Performs basic masonry, plastering, and concrete work in the construction, demolition, alteration, repair and maintenance of concrete such as bridges, spans, columns, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm-water structures such as boxes, culverts, inlets, slabs, floors, concrete forms and masonry structures such as head walls, brick and block walls, building construction repair and demolition, repair and various other types of construction.
Performs miscellaneous duties such as laying concrete block and brick, installing concrete and plastic pipe for storm water systems.
Performs maintenance and repair of streetscapes, sidewalks, headwalls, drop inlets and drainage pipes.
Operates surveying equipment to determine grades and elevations, record, read, and interpret elevation readings.
Performs maintenance, repair and construction of asphalt streets and structures.
Must be able to read and work off of building plans, blueprints etc.
Assists supervisor and co-workers in the planning and lay-out of projects.
Demonstrates knowledge and is capable of performing work in the following areas: Sodding, seeding, trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, watering and fertilizing of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees. Planting in median strips, traffic islands, beds, and around public buildings. Excavation of trenches, ditches and foundations. Spraying of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees with insecticides, fungicides and weed killers. Maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, swales, sewer, water lines, storm drains and catch-basins. Operation of automobiles or light and medium trucks.
Must be able to work in all types of adverse weather conditions and environments and be available for duties outside regular working hours when called upon to assist On-call staff or when required by Supervisor or Mgmt. (overtime).
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of materials, methods, procedures, and equipment used in the masonry and concrete trade.
Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches, and oral and written instructions.
Basic knowledge of buildings/ construction standards, DOT specifications and other regulations pertaining to this trade.
Basic working knowledge of tools, methods, and materials in general maintenance work and concrete finishing and block laying.
Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of one or more of the masonry and pavement trades.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect self and others.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, associates, and the public.
May be required to lead a crew of State Inmates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Two (2) years experience in manual labor maintenance and construction work in related fields of concrete, masonry, asphalt, and pipe laying work desired.
Must possess and maintain a current Florida CDL Class B 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.
Summary:
Occasionally - Lift/Carry 51-100+ Lbs, Push/Pull 26-100 Lbs, Crawl, Sit, Drive Standard
Frequently - Lift/Carry 21-50 Lbs, Bend, Squat/Kneel, Climb, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Handling/Fingering, Stand, Walk, Drive Automatic
Constantly - Lift/Carry 10-20 Lbs, Push/Pull 12-25 Lbs, Twist/Turn
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is outside year round, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and equipment/vehicle operation. Very physical and dirty.
These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.