Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, maintains City streets, sidewalks, and buildings. Rehabilitates existing sidewalks and curb gutters, as well as installs new sidewalks, slabs, and walls. Cleans storm drain gates, lays pavers, installs culverts and storm drains, assists in engineering design, interprets blueprints, cuts steel, and constructs buildings from site work to completion. Directs traffic at worksites and performs preventative maintenance inspections on equipment. Assists in leading a crew, fills-in during the absence of immediate supervisor, and assists in oversight and training of less experienced employees. Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, trackhoe, etc., in performance of job duties. Works during inclement weather conditions (e.g., snow/ice, heavy rain/flooding, etc.) to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Assists other departments with general installation, maintenance, and cleaning projects as assigned. Subject to on-call availability and overtime.

 Essential Functions

  % of Time

• Complete Concrete Projects: Assist in leading a crew, fill-in during the absence of immediate supervisor, and assist in oversight and training of less experienced employees. Appropriately apply the use of wood and steel forms in many different applications of concrete projects including but not limited to curb and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, accessibility ramps, walls, basins, and traffic islands. Form concrete in compliance with all design specifications and regulations such as City ordinances and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Follow the American Concrete Institute (ACI) guidelines and procedures in pouring and finishing concrete to ensure high quality work. Utilize the appropriate floats and tools required for each step in the pouring and finishing process.

50%

• Operate Specialized & Heavy Equipment: Utilize various equipment such as jack hammers, mixers, chainsaws, concrete saws, screeds, pressure washers, blowers, hammer drills, and basic hand tools in performance of job duties to include tearing out old concrete and preparing sub-base. Conduct daily inspections of all equipment and clean after use to maintain in proper working order. Operate various heavy equipment such as the backhoe, trackhoe, skid steers, and dump trucks in the performance of job duties.

20%

• Perform General Construction: Utilize various construction methods to perform all in-house construction projects. These projects may include, but are not limited to, installation of pavers, lights, mailboxes and retaining walls, wood framing, masonry work, roofing, building demo, concrete grinding, and landscaping.

10%

• Provide Traffic Control: Evaluate jobsite and traffic pattern making note of possible safety issues that may arise. Follow South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) guidelines to initiate a traffic control plan. Put up signs, cones, barricades, and arrow-boards as necessary to route traffic safely around or away from jobsite.

10%

• Support Inclement Weather Operations: Work outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Mix sand and salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary. Wash brine and salt off equipment after use.

10%

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Over two (2) years of experience in a public works, utility, or construction field.

• Associate degree in construction engineering technology or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• FEMA ICS 100, 552, and 700, within three (3) months of employment.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL at hire.

• Valid South Carolina Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire.

• Valid South Carolina Class A CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire.

• Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.

• Proper inspection and safe operation of CDL vehicles.

• DOT work zone safety measures for traffic control.

• General construction practices/procedures.

• Surveying fundamentals.

• Trenching and shoring policies and procedures.

• Serve as a project or team lead.

• Work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.

• Read and understand maps in multiple formats, as well as orient locations, equipment operating manuals, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), policies, and other reference materials.

• Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions; work with fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurements.

• Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

• Operate larger CDL and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, sweeper, tandem axle truck, skid steers, backhoes, excavators, and wheel loaders.

• Operate snow and ice equipment during inclement weather.

• Utilize various equipment such as forklift, jack hammers, mixers, chainsaws, concrete saws, screeds, tamps, pressure washers, blowers, hammer drills, shovels, rollers, pipe laser, level, grade rod, tape measure, and various hand and power tools. 

• Utilize smart tablet, portable radio, phone, or other communication devices.

• Utilize specialized software and systems to include work management system.

Primary Work Location:  Outdoors (jobsite).

Protective Equipment Required:  Steel-toed boots, vest, goggles, dust mask, ear plugs, hammer shields, knee pads, gloves, harnesses, and hardhat.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:  

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Weekly exposure to wetness and/or humidity. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards and physical danger or abuse. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards.

Physical Demands:  

Continuously requires standing, walking, vision, bending, crouching, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires lifting, carrying, handling, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Occasionally requires fine dexterity, crawling, climbing, sitting, foot controls, and balancing. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50- 100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.

Mental Demands:  

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires emergency situations and tedious or exacting work.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.