Crew Member - Public Works

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    "description": "<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor and maintenance work and safely operates a variety of vehicles, tools and equipment required to maintain the general appearance of the City and to assist with the removal of trash and debris and/or the maintenance, replacement and repair of streets, sidewalks, medians, parkways, traffic signals and signage; and performs related work.  This position reports to the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Director.   This position will require overtime, weekend work, and emergency response during severe weather or infrastructure failures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Responsibilities:</p>\n<p>Positions in this classification are characterized by an intermediate structure where work activities change considerably from day to day, or even hour to hour, but usually within some reasonable or expected bounds. Contacts are regularly made both inside and outside the organization at all organizational levels, and require considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion to obtain willing action and consent.  </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment</li>\n <li>Picks up asphalt from asphalt plant</li>\n <li>Breaks up, picks up and dumps asphalt, dirt and debris</li>\n <li>Prepares area for asphalt; oils area using a compressor; dumps, spreads and rakes asphalt; seals, caps and cleans area</li>\n <li>Provides traffic control, setting up and removing signage, cones and barricades as appropriate to the job site</li>\n <li>Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and irrigates landscaped medians and parkways</li>\n <li>Safely uses power equipment and hand tools to mow, aerate and edge lawn areas</li>\n <li>Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges; stakes trees as necessary</li>\n <li>Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves and lawn clippings; clears debris from work area</li>\n <li>Care and maintenance of plants, trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs</li>\n <li>Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment</li>\n <li>Picks up concrete, as needed</li>\n <li>Breaks up, picks up and dumps concrete, dirt and roots</li>\n <li>Removes forms and cleans work site</li>\n <li>Repair storm drains</li>\n <li>Dig ditches and clean out culverts</li>\n <li>Pothole Patching</li>\n <li>Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; perform maintenance and repair of storm drains and related equipment</li>\n <li>Safely operates a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction</li>\n <li>Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; perform maintenance and repair of storm drains and related equipment</li>\n <li>Keeps records and logs</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Required Abilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Perform heavy manual labor</li>\n <li>Work independently</li>\n <li>Follow written and oral directions</li>\n <li>Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner</li>\n <li>Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing</li>\n <li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships</li>\n <li>Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and tools and related materials</li>\n <li>Performs other duties as assigned as appropriate for this role.</li>\n <li> </li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Must possess regular driver’s license.  CDL Class B license not required.</li>\n <li>Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.</li>\n <li>Must be available to work overtime and/or in emergency situations that may fall outside of normal business hours.</li>\n <li>Must be able to work in the work environment and conditions described below.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Key Skills/Competencies for this position</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of public works equipment and tools safely and effectively.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><u>Personal Qualities</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success.  We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve.  The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization. </p>\n<ul>\n <li>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Strong Work Ethic</li>\n   <li>Teachable/Continuous Learner</li>\n   <li>Reliable/Dependable</li>\n   <li>Collaborative/Team Contributor</li>\n  </ul></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Physical Demands</h2>\n<p>On a daily basis, the essential duties of this classification require the ability to</p>\n<ul>\n <li>climb ladders</li>\n <li>stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch, to reach, to stand for long periods of time and to sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and equipment</li>\n <li>walk; to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; to use finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment</li>\n <li>verbally exchange ideas and information; to hear to receive verbal detailed information and instruction</li>\n <li>see at arms length to twenty feet with a good field of vision and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color</li>\n <li>maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces, and</li>\n <li>The repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles and/or equipment; to feel attributes of objects by touch</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Dependent upon assignment, essential duties of this classification are performed primarily in a field environment in various weather conditions.  Work is performed on a daily basis in an atmosphere of constant noise; around moving objects and vehicles; around machinery with moving parts; on ladders and scaffolding; and occasionally below ground.  Incumbents are frequently subject to vibration, exposed to smoke, fumes, gas, dust, grease, oil, pesticides chemicals, treated water, and untreated sewage and may occasionally work in confined spaces, perform duties with hands in water and may be exposed to electrical energy.</p>\n<h2>Company Overview</h2>\n<p>Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Explore the opportunities!</p>",
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