Maintenance Assistant - Street

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - STREET

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$32,105.00 - 40,131.50

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/7/2024

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;

• Performs general manual labor tasks as required;

• Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;

• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;

• Installs, tests and repairs service lines;

• Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;

• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;

• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;

• No prior experience;

• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work additional hours, weekends and holidays, on a rotating basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;

• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;

• Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;

• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;

• Ability to perform routine work using common sense;

• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;

• Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and

• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.