at City of Andover in Andover, Kansas, United States
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
- Mows grass, manage weeds, cut brush with or without power equipment
- Assists in the maintenance of roads, ditches, and street surfaces
- Performs routine mechanical maintenance of City equipment
- Performs snow removal of City streets and grounds
- Performs other duties as required.
Level II and III workers may do all of the above as well as:
- Assists in the maintenance of roads, ditches, street surfaces, and traffic signals
- Routinely operates heavy equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of maintenance and operation of heavy equipment
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of traffic signals
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve daily routine tasks
- Ability to read and comprehend written materials and oral instructions
- Ability to procure needed repair parts and supplies as needed
- Ability to lead individual projects and/or departmental employees
- Knowledge of safe working habits
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This work involves physical labor and exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or equipment possibly weighing 80 lbs. or more with occasional maximum lift of 68 lbs. from floor to shoulder and 30 lbs. from floor to waist. Examples of movements include walking on uneven terrain and surfaces that may be slick from the elements, climbing in and out of ditches, bending, stooping, and/or shoveling as required; trimming trees, accessing heights, etc. The position frequently operates motorized equipment for extended periods. Regular and proper use of PPE is required. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
