Utility Worker (Hrly) - City of Amarillo, TX : Job Details

STARTING PAY = $13.00 per hourSUMMARYUnder direct supervision, performs various semi-skilled and unskilled manual functions in the construction and maintenance of City streets, alleys and other properties. Requires skills typically acquired as a laborer.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES* Operates light-duty equipment (1-ton utility truck, tractor, mower, etc.)* Checks oil, fuel, and water on vehicles and equipment.* Performs seasonal weed mowing and spraying.* Rakes asphalt and/or works concrete.* Completes daily job and vehicle inspection reports.* Performs minor maintenance on small equipment.* Performs various cleaning details (emptying trash receptacles, etc.)* May assist with traffic flagging, sealcoating, and alley sealing operations.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAny combination of training and experience with at least completion of the eighth (8th) grade and a minimum of one year of construction or similar work environment. Valid Texas Driver's License required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.* Ability to use and/or operate vehicles, tractors, tractor mowers, miscellaneous equipment, hand and power tools, shovels, pick, wrenches, jack hammer, skill saw, etc.* Assists in various maintenance, repair, and construction work.* Checks oil, fuel, and water on vehicles and equipment.* Responsible for raking asphalt and working concrete, performing minor maintenance on small equipment, fills out job reports, performs various cleaning duties.* Performs other duties as requiredADA PROFILEReasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, climb, and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee's work is conducted primarily outdoors in all types of weather conditions, frequent exposure to traffic, and other associated hazards. This position is required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-###-####.