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.