Public Works Technician V

Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment (depending on the area of assignment) and leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of City owned roads, facilities, beaches, and all areas within the City’s rights-of-way; and performs other related duties as assigned. Employees in this class are responsible for the performance of skilled worked at City owned and maintained properties. Supervision is received through superiors who give general direction as to job requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Supervisor, leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the City’s rights of way.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loader, bulldozer, backhoe, tandem trailer-dump truck, etc.) to support a variety of construction and maintenance projects.
• Operates power construction equipment including but not limited to motor graders, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, grapple trucks, bucket trucks or front-end loaders to excavate, move and grade earth, erect structures, pour concrete or other hard surface pavement or other work as appropriate to equipment type.   
• Operates dump trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and other like vehicles to support a variety of city construction and maintenance projects/assignments.
• Loads, transports, and unloads equipment and materials to job site, as needed.
• Performs daily routine preventive maintenance and servicing of vehicles and equipment (e.g., refuels, checks fluid levels, hoses, signal operation, brakes, and lights) and refers major repairs.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects and assignments.
• Depending on assignment, reads specifications and blueprints; excavates job site and prepares site for placement of asphalt or other materials.
• Depending on assignment, reads specifications and blueprints; excavates job site and prepares for pouring of concrete; creates and places forms to meet specifications; inserts steel rods and wire as necessary to ensure structural integrity; mixes, pours, and finishes concrete.
• Depending on assignment, reads specification and blueprints; excavates job site and prepares for sod laying, mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortar less segmental concrete masonry.
• Performs or schedules preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs various construction and/or maintenance tasks (e.g., hauling trash and debris, repairing asphalt, building catch basin, repairing sidewalks, etc.)
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition.
• Assists with removal of trash and debris from the construction site.
• Follow safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of self, other employees and individuals.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of the assigned crew to accomplish required working assignments and City projects.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, the public and others as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work and to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Must be able and willing to perform all duties of subordinate positions. 
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

Required: 

• High School Diploma, GED, or vocational training and three (3) years of manual labor, construction, or maintenance related experience to include, but not limited to paving work, concrete work, grouting or hardscaping, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment. 
• Florida Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year from date of employment. 
• A current and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. 
• If not already current, a Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months from date of employment.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Florida Intermediate MOT certification within one (1) year from date of employment
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsement within six (6) months from date of employment

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance 
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record

• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of operation of a variety of heavy and medium equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of skilled trades related to streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the City’s rights of way.
• Knowledge of specialized machinery, equipment and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and all areas within the City’s right of way.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements under the ADA.
• Skill in reading and following blueprints, as-builts, and engineering drawings.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating and working around moving equipment.
• Skill in operating and performing preventive maintenance on designated equipment.
• Ability to follow safety practices and recognizing hazards and set up temporary traffic control plans (TTCP’s).
• Ability to follow and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Ability to represent the City effectively and positively in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation/gender identity.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 60 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards.

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference:   The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.  Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
  
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: 

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
  
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
  
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).  

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.