Description

Job Summary

This is a position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to vehicle/equipment operation and maintenance of roads, streets, storm sewers, bridges and drainage structures within Boone County as well as a variety of duties pertaining to the Public Works compound and stockyard.

The Public Services Operator I must obtain the ability to operate power tools, vehicles and equipment, as well as, perform manual tasks as assigned by a Public Services Road Crew Leader, Public Services Supervisor and/or office personnel.

Major Essential Duties

Perform the duties of the Public Services Road Crew Leader in their absence
Assist Public Services Road Crew Leader with general maintenance of County right-of-ways, roads and storm sewer systems including on the job training as needed
Assist with the servicing and maintenance of equipment and tools used by Public Services Road Crews
Operate vehicles, trucks and equipment as needed for construction work, street maintenance, and hauling of materials
Assist with loading/unloading of materials as needed
Assist with delivery/pick-up of equipment as needed
Assist Public Services Supervisor with material inventory
Assist Solid Waste Services with handling of solid waste materials/recyclables
Coordinate service for loaders/equipment as needed
Manage cleanliness of Public Works’ compound, stockyard and stockpiles
Assist the Public Services Crew Leader to ensure Public Works is OSHA compliant
On call 24/7 to assist Boone County Dispatch with emergencies

Minor Essential Duties

Assist with the Department’s snow removal operations
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise Public Services Road Crews including:
Assist with hiring, training, development and work assignments.
Evaluate job performance.
Provide complaint and problem resolution.
Enforce policies and procedures.

Relationships

The Public Services Operator I performs duties within the Public Works Department, under the direct of a Public Services Crew Leader or the supervision of the Public Services Supervisor

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency, supplemented by experience or training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform required duties in the Public Services Division
Advance Experience with Excavation and Paving Equipment

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, professional publications, and governmental regulations
Possess strong oral, written and listening skills
Ability to handle sensitive issues

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute ratio and percent

Reasoning Skills

Define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
Interpret a variety of technical and instructional information
Make decisions which serve the county’s best interests and follows the missions and objectives of the Public Works Department

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky driver’s license
Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky Class A commercial driver’s license
Must possess or obtain OSHA 30 certification within the first 6 months
Must possess or obtain CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens training within the first 6 months
Must obtain ALL Equipment training certificates within the first 6 months
Must possess or obtain the following NIMS Training certifications within the first 6 months:
ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Manage

Other Knowledge and/or Skills

Basic computer skills with ability to access programs such as but not limited to Microsoft Office products.
Experience and knowledge of materials and equipment related to the Public Works operations
Ability to work with other department, county, other agency personnel and the general public
Ability to work under limited supervision

Physical Demands

While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to:
Regularly (over 2/3 of regular working day)
Stand or walk
Talk or hear
Lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
Operate a motor vehicle
Occasionally (under 1/3 of regular working day)
Sit
Reach with hands and arms
Use hands to type, handle papers, tools etc.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represent those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The noise level is usually moderate to high
Temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat.
Moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and icy conditions.

Comments

Must display the following:
Positive communication
Objectivity
Willingness to solve problems
Commitment to Boone County’s best interests
Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Public Works Department Rules and Procedures, the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set forth by appropriate authorities
Must be neat in appearance
Must be 18 years or older
Must maintain confidentiality when required

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