Maintenance Worker I

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**POSITION SUMMARY**

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and Foreman, the

maintenance worker I performs manual labor tasks primarily in the

general maintenance section of the Public Works Department. This

position is non-exempt under FLSA.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Install and maintain water meters

Assist in reading water meters

Assist with water meter turn-ons and shut-offs

Operates a variety of departmental equipment and trucks

Supervises inmate crew members

**MARGINAL FUNCTIONS**

Assists other departments as the need arises

Coordinates department activities with other city and county departments

Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

**CERTIFICATIONS**

High School Diploma/GED

Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6

months)

At least 1 year of experience in a related field

**Supervision:** This position reports directly to the Public Works

Director.

**Financial Accountability:** This position is directly responsible for

the safe operation of

departmental equipment in a cost-effective manner.

**Personal Relations:** Frequent contact with supervisory personnel and

other Town employees is expected. This position may also interact with

the public on a daily basis.

**Working Conditions:** Some adverse working conditions exist within

this position. Exposure to machinery, excessive noise, and all types of

weather conditions is to be expected. Exposure to human bodily fluids is

also possible

**Physical Requirements:** Manual labor, including the ability to stand,

walk, stoop and kneel is required daily in this position. This employee

must be able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and have excellent

hearing and vision.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are

not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and

criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.