Infrastructure Technician - Public Services

JOB SUMMARY The Infrastructure Technician is responsible for semi-skilled manual labor in support of the Infrastructure Division’s installation and maintenance operations.     ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:       Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor including the pouring/finishing of concrete, laying drainage pipe, cleaning debris from storm drain systems, painting of street markings, mowing, installation/maintenance of street signs, routine preventative maintenance of and cleaning of equipment and vehicles. Participates in the repair and maintenance of town streets. Performs manual labor such as shoveling dirt, gravel, hot asphalt, or cold mix. Installing silt fence, rip rap, sod, and other erosion control devices. Repairs storm drain pipe and storm drain structures. Operates small equipment such as a chain saw, line trimmer, vibrating tamp, jumping jack tamp, jack hammer, concrete vibrator, and concrete saw. Sets up and monitors pumps in response to minor flooding issues or ground water in construction site excavations. Deploys warning signs, cones, and barricades for work zones. Responds to severe weather events. Provides assistance to other Department divisions and other Town Departments as directed. Represents the Town and interacts with the public on a daily basis. Performs other duties as required.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:  High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year prior work experience; Or equivalent combination of education and experience Valid South Carolina Driver’s License   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge of building and construction techniques Knowledge of operation and maintenance of Division equipment utilizing effective practices and techniques Knowledge of department safety practices and techniques Knowledge of various department tools and equipment Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a detailed and accurate manner Ability to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers Ability to work independently or as part of a team Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires moderate intermittent physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), carrying the object(s) and stacking them or placing them in a vehicle or storage area. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may also be involved. A great deal of physical effort must be exerted at this level. Employee must have adequate hearing and visual capability in order to perform this job safely.  Travel, particularly during adverse weather conditions and troublesome road conditions and at times during the evening hours is required.   WORK ENVIRONMENT:      The work environment involves continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Work is continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. Work may involve occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts.  Employees will be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies, and Town special events.  This employee is on call in order to support Town efforts if necessary.