City of Fort Wayne

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Traffic Operations Supervisor, the incumbent will assist the technicians with the audit of the street light assets, painting, tagging poles, digging, and cleaning for the department. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs and records inventory and audits of Street Lighting assets;
• Installs pole tags on street light facilities;
• Paints luminaries;
• Paints light poles;
• Tightens light fixtures;
• Digs trenches;
• Rakes and seeds restoration;
• Cleans up warehouse yard.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Communicates well both verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation and higher mathematics;
• Working knowledge of hand tools and proper usage ability;
• Ability to read and understand maps.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The incumbent’s work consists of simple, repetitive routine tasks with the ability to understand the work methods and use of equipment and machinery. The incumbent must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Incumbent has contact with supervisor and with co-workers, other staff members and the general public to give and receive factual information about the work.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The incumbent must have the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. The incumbent must also have the ability to perform operations using units of weight, measurement, volume and distance.  

REASONING ABILITY

The routine, repetitive, simple tasks are performed under close supervision. Incumbent’s work instructions are specific and complete. The incumbent has no authority to deviate from instructions. Incumbent’s job’s duties and tasks are of a moderate amount of involvement in the overall operation of the department.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Indiana Driver's License if city vehicle is used.

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 will exert effort regularly for sustained periods of time where strain may be intense. Effort includes moderate lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending and/or more than normal visual or hearing acuity required. Work can be performed while in an abnormal sitting or standing position with moderate manual dexterity involved.

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.

The incumbent will have moderate exposure to dust, grease, extreme temperature, noise, inadequate lighting, and inclement weather with occasional exposure to hazardous work conditions. The incumbent works under adverse weather conditions including extreme temperatures, humidity, precipitation and dust.