Construction Specialist

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• JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:** Performs major repair work on city
  
  

infrastructure requiring advanced level\

knowledge of standard construction and repair techniques for curbs,

sidewalks, retaining walls,\

stormwater piping and structures. Conducts work using advance level

skill in metal welding, carpentry,\

cement finishing, masonry and structural concrete placement. Operates

various types of power tools,\

hand tools and moderately heavy equipment. Works independently, as part

of a crew or as a crew leader\

overseeing the work of assigned support staff. Responsible for working

effectively and performing work\

that meets assigned work quality and productivity objectives.

Participates in emergency response\

assignments, such as snow plowing, as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

Constructs, replaces or makes repairs to concrete sidewalks, curbs,

ditch liners, bridge decks and\

retaining walls. Reads and accurately follows assigned design plans and

specifications. Develops work\

plans that effectively schedules the use and order quantity of material,

labor and equipment.

Performs masonry repair on concrete inlets, stone walls or other cement

block structures. Uses qualified\

knowledge of masonry and masonry materials to identify repair needs and

plan out appropriate\

corrective action. Coordinates the purchasing and delivery of materials

and equipment to the job site.\

Coordinates the assignment of support personnel through the Stormwater

Supervisor.

Performs skilled carpentry work to construct concrete forms, build or

repair landscape timber retaining\

walls, build or repair wood fencing, repair storage buildings, construct

storage shelves and other similar\

wood items.\

Performs skilled placement and finishing of concrete. Maintains advanced

level knowledge of concrete\

placement methods, finishing techniques, curing procedures and crack

control joint placement for\

sidewalks, curbs and slabs. Understands basic concrete chemistry. Orders

correct mixes of concrete and\

ensures that delivered concrete contains the correct water cement ratio,

air entrainment and\

admixture appropriate for weather conditions and type of concrete

placement.

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Operates a skid steer or small tracked backhoe to remove and dispose of

job site debris and/or excavate\

and remove soil. Operates stationary and portable truck mounted welding

equipment and air gas cutting\

torches. Uses hand tools and hand held power tools such as skill saws,

drills and soil compactors.\

Establishes elevations and grade lines using a carpenter\'s or

surveyor\'s level. Uses concrete finishing\

tools including darbies, floats, trowels, edgers and finishing brooms.

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Performs minor plumbing repairs such as repairing damaged sprinkler

systems or replacing faucet\

washers.

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Constructs and makes repairs to metal such as steel handrails, culvert

pipes, chain link fences and other\

such items. Uses oxygen/acetylene cutting torches, welders and other

equipment as required. Repairs\

metal guard rails as assigned.

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Inspects contracted repair work as assigned. Operates hand held cameras,

enters data into electronic\

tablets and/or fills out paper formwork to document and report on

observed work deficiencies.

Effectively communicates with contractors and stormwater supervisors to

ensure defective work is\

corrected.

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Assists as directed in performing minor repair and fabrication of metal

appurtenances on vehicles and\

equipment.

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Serves as the crew leader when assigned. Prepares work schedules and

plans for assigned inspection\

projects. Responsible for organizing job resource needs and coordinating

proposed work plans with the\

Stormwater Supervisor. Oversees that performed inspection work follows

assigned safety procedures and\

policies. Guides the work of assigned support staff. Provides task

assignments, trains and mentors others\

in the use of inspection equipment, verifies work quality, monitors work

performance and provides\

status updates to the Stormwater Supervisor.

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Responds to job site questions from citizens. Coordinates resolution of

job site complaints and/or work\

restrictions such as access limitations, unsafe underground work

conditions and unforeseen need of\

specialized equipment.

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Participates in snow and ice control as assigned. Operates commercial

vehicles including single or\

tandem axle snow plowing equipment.

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The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all

assigned responsibilities and tasks.\

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of

performance, including, but\

not limited to: attendance standards and work deadlines, beginning and

ending assignments on time,\

and scheduled work breaks where applicable.