PW Worker IPublic Works Worker I
City of Otsego
Title of Class: Public Works Worker I
Revised Date: June 1, 2009
FLSA: Non -Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs labor and routine to skilled equipment operation and
maintenance work related to the street, parks and storm water systems, and maintenance of
equipment and vehicles in the Public Works Department; reads water meters and repairs and replaces
meters and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general and technical supervision of the Public Works
Superintendent.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class. Duties may
vary somewhat from position to position within a class.
*Operates heavy and light equipment to perform a variety of street, park and storm sewer
maintenance work and shop tasks.
*Removes snow from city streets, municipal parking lots and trails, applies salt and sand, hauls snow,
cleans up after storms, etc. as needed.
*Assists in maintaining and repairing streets including tearing out blacktop, patching potholes, crack
sealing; sets up work zones, places cones or barricades around hazardous work areas, etc.
*Removes damaged curbs and sidewalks, sweeps streets and removes debris from streets, parks and
ditches.
*Keeps accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
*Reads water meters and inspects, repairs or replaces meters as needed.
*Performs preventative maintenance and light repair of department vehicles; may assist shop
mechanic with repair and maintenance work.
*Trims trees, cuts tree limbs into sections using a chain saw and removes all debris for chipping.
*Assists in maintaining playground facilities and equipment, including maintenance and repair.
*May assists in installing, maintaining and preparing ballfields for use and preparing parks for
events.
*Assists in reconstructing and maintaining pathways and maintains storm sewer ponds, inlets and
outlets; maintains shoulders and mows ditches.
*Establishes new turf areas by seeding or laying sod and ensuring regular irrigation and maintains by
mowing, trimming, removing leaves and debris and thatching; may assist in planting trees or
shrubs.
*Maintains comprehensive records on preventative maintenance and repair for each piece of
equipment/vehicle.
Public Works Worker I
City of Otsego
*May inspect commercial vehicles and trailers as required by DOT and complete required
paperwork.
*May maintain an inventory of parts and order or purchase to ensure an adequate supply.
May install and repair proper informational, directional, regulatory and warning signs.
*Participates in required safety training and adheres to safety requirements.
May clean and rebuild catch basins and assist contractors in repair and maintenance of storm sewer
system.
*Assists in installing, maintaining and repairing sprinkler lines.
May purchase parts, tools and materials subject to approval of the Public Works Superintendent.
*Straightens, and replaces or repairs streets signs that are damaged and assists in installation of new
street signs.
Assists with the installation and removal of holiday decorations.
*Performs miscellaneous maintenance, construction and repair work as needed on city buildings and
property, including: carpentry, plumbing, welding, basic electrical, painting and staining.
May assist City contractors with repair and replacement of water or sewer mains.
May sandblast, prime and paint equipment, fabricate parts and change bulbs and fixtures in
streetlights.
Provides input on costs savings and operational changes to supervisor.
Performs miscellaneous cleaning, maintenance and repair work as needed.
*Assists other city departments as needed.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
*Considerable knowledge of light equipment and vehicle operation, including preventative
maintenance and inspection procedures and practices.
*Working knowledge of the tools, equipment and standard practices of maintaining streets, parks,
trails and storm water catch basins.
*Working knowledge of stationary and hand -powered tools, equipment and standard practices of
maintaining parks and trails.
*Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation.
*Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in street, park,
storm sewer maintenance work.
*Working knowledge of playground and turf maintenance.
*Working knowledge of preventative maintenance of equipment.
Working knowledge of standard building construction and repair practices.
*Working skill in the operation of snow removal, street sweeping, light equipment and other public
works equipment and vehicles.
Working skill in building and grounds maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, welding, basic
electrical, painting and staining.
*Considerable ability to follow oral and written instruction, prioritize work and perform duties as a
member of a team.
*Considerable ability to use large motor skills to perform manual and maintenance work for long
periods of time involving: regular bending, moderately heavy to heavy lifting and carrying,
digging, twisting, turning, climbing and maintaining balance, crouching, standing, walking,
reaching, working at heights of over 10 feet and pushing and pulling.
Public Works Worker I
City of Otsego
*Working ability to regularly work outside including in inclement weather and temperature extremes.
*Working ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively
with City staff and the general public.
*Working ability to work with and around chemicals and fumes, dust and dirt and with occasional
exposure to electrical shock.
*Working ability to work with moving or vibrating parts on equipment and to manipulate levers and
tools.
Working ability to operate a computer to perform sign maintenance, maintain inventory and
complete work records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid Class B Minnesota driver's license with a tanker endorsement. A Class A
license must be obtained within six months and maintained thereafter. Six months of labor,
maintenance or construction experience including light equipment operation, or an equivalent
combination of training or experience.
Prefer experience in street, park and turf maintenance, and a Class A driver's license. Specific
experience preferred may vary with each opening depending on the needs of the department at the
time.
*Asterisked items are essential to the job.