Job Details

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work and operate a variety of equipment in the litter abatement of roadway rights-of-way for the City of Killeen.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties

Perform litter abatement in roadway rights-of-way and various city owned properties; removes debris, litter from areas required to be maintained, and properly disposes this material.

Operates and performs operator maintenance on equipment and tools, such as mowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, and power hand tools.

Adheres to safety precautions and regulations related to the operation of equipment; complies with all City and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Uses and wears personal protective equipment and clothing and complies with safe working controls; reports all accidents and/or injuries to the supervisor immediately and completes reports as required.

Effectively works together to meet the needs of the community and City through superior customer service, commitment, and integrity.

Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and complies with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred.

2. Six (6) months of experience, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

2. Ability to sustain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors.

3. Ability to complete assigned tasks.

4. Ability to observe proper safety precautions.

5. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a valid Texas driver's license by date of hire.

2. Must have or acquire within two (2) months of date of hire all basic level National Institute Management System (NIMS) certifications as required by the City.

Supplemental Information

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Various equipment used will include, but not necessarily limited to, Motor vehicle, tractors with mowing attachments, mowers, weed trimmers, edger's, herbicide equipment, phone, calculator, radio, hydraulic powered equipment, safety equipment, and maps, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is required to hear and speak.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.