PW Worker IIPublic Works Worker II
City of Otsego
Title of Class: Public Works Worker II
Revised Date: June 1, 2009
FLSA: Non -Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs skilled equipment operation and maintenance work related to
the street, parks and storm water systems, and/or repair and maintenance of equipment and vehicles
in the Public Works Department; performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent.
Supervision Exercised: Provides technical work direction to summer seasonal employees and may
oversee projects including providing some work direction and coordination during the project.
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.
*Maintains and repairs streets including tearing out blacktop, patching potholes, crack sealing and
seal coating; 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.
*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.
*Maintains playground facilities and equipment, including inspection, maintenance and repair,
building sand boxes, providing sand, etc.
*May install, maintain and prepare ballfields for use and prepare parks for events.
*May identify noxious weeds and apply fertilizer and weed killer in accordance with state regulations
to parks and other public lands; keeps accurate records of same.
*Reconstructs and maintains 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 plant trees or shrubs.
*May perform mechanical repairs to vehicles and heavy and light equipment including: diagnosing
electrical and mechanical problems, replacing water and fuel pumps and filters, cleaning and
repairing injectors and injection pumps, repairing, replacing, rebuilding or adjusting hydraulic
systems and motors, engines, transmissions, exhaust system, differentials, air brakes, drive
shafts, U joints, disc drives, steering, heating and cooling systems, alternators, starters, etc.
Public Works Worker II
City of Otsego
*Maintains comprehensive records on preventative maintenance and repair for each piece of
equipment/vehicle.
*Inspects commercial vehicles and trailers as required by DOT and completes required paperwork.
*Maintains an inventory of parts and orders or purchases 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.
*Installs, maintains and repairs sprinkler lines.
May purchase parts, tools and materials.
*Straightens, and replaces or repairs streets signs that are damaged and fabricates and installs 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 heavy and light equipment and vehicle operation, including preventative
maintenance and inspection procedures and practices.
*Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment and standard practices of maintaining streets,
parks, trails and storm water catch basins.
*Considerable knowledge of stationary and hand -powered tools, equipment and standard practices of
maintaining parks and trails.
*Considerable knowledge of the establishment and maintenance of turf and planting and care of trees,
grasses, shrubs and flowers may be required.
*Considerable 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 and vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance work.
*Working knowledge of playground installation, maintenance, repair and inspection and ballfield
maintenance.
*Working to considerable knowledge of equipment and vehicle repair, including procedures,
methods, and tools.
Working knowledge of standard building construction and repair practices and sign fabrication.
*Considerable skill in the operation of snow removal, street sweeping, light and heavy 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
independently and as a member of a team.
Public Works Worker II
City of Otsego
*Considerable ability to analyze repair and maintenance problems and determine appropriate and
cost-effective solutions.
*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.
*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, conduct
research, calculate cost estimates, maintain HVAC and irrigation systems 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. Two years of maintenance or
construction experience including light or heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination
of training or experience. Education in a related field can substitute for up to one year of required
experience.
Prefer experience in street maintenance, equipment maintenance and repair, park, turf and playground
inspection and 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.