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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Under regular supervision, performs tasks involving drainage systems, maintenance projects, roadways and road aprons construction/re-construction, and maintenance to City of Beaufort easements and rights- of-ways (ROW's). Public Works Associate I will report to the Street/Stormwater Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• Performs general Street/Stormwater maintenance work as assigned, including but not limited to cutting grass; raking leaves; removing debris from properties/easements/ROW's; assisting with roadside and outfall ditch cleanout; installing HDPE and RCP piping; etc. This will require the ability to lift and/or carry weights of up to 50lbs.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control a variety of equipment including but not limited to skid steers, mini excavators, non CDL dump truck, pickup trucks, and trailers. To include proper loading and unloading of equipment.
• Installs, inspects, and maintains Street and Stormwater drainage and roadway structures to include but not limited to boxes and lids; driveway pipes; crossline pipes; outfall pipes; driveways; roadways; road aprons; etc.
• Requires the ability to perform minor repairs to concrete structures; pipes; sidewalks; driveways; slabs; etc.
• Maintains and repairs City streets including surfacing with asphalt; grading; patching; street cleaning; pouring and finishing concrete; and backfilling and leveling City parking lots and non- paved roadways.
• Assists other Divisions within Public Works as necessary for task completion.
• Observes all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains and performs minor repair work on assigned equipment and tools.
• Operates a lawn mower, weed eater, tractor, edger, tiller, and chainsaw as well as a variety of hand and power tools. Exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of required tools and equipment.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness and provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Supervises and assists in performing tasks in support of the Streets & Drainage Division projects.
• Set drainage boxes according to OSHA standards and design plans.
• Coordinates traffic flagging during periods of construction/repair in accordance with South Carolina Work Zone Safety guidelines.
• Coordinates use of rigging and lifting devices; lays/installs pipes to specified grades.
• Performs basic surveying relating to layout of jobs such as sets and turns benchmarks.
• Sets and maintains proper grades for pipe installations, ditches, roads, and parking lots.
• Sets up various types of pumps to de-water job sites and excavations; performs related duties as required and assists other City departments when necessary.
• Supervises and assists in performing various tasks involving drainage systems maintenance projects.
• Constructs/reconstructs roadways and road aprons; grades and blades road; levels and straightens roadways and road surfaces.
• Cuts driveways; installs cross-line pipes; cleans dirt from cross-line pipes; repairs broken water lines; cements pipes together; constructs trenches; ditches; moves dirt to cover obsolete ditches; clears ditches/culverts to facilitate water flow; pumps water out ponds and highway areas; compacts soil/ground surfaces; pours and finishes concrete; patches/repairs potholes in road surfaces; moving dirt/ground materials; builds and sets concrete forms; installs/repairs fences and gates; cuts/removes fallen trees; trims/prunes tree limbs; clears/removes grass, weeds, tree limbs, brush, debris and other materials from rights-of-way areas; lays sod grass; applies grass seed using hydro-seeder; plants trees and shrubbery; picks up and disposes of debris/litter from roadsides, work yards and ground areas.
• Prepares lists of materials needed; make daily work reports and keep records.
• Daily operations include medium and heavy equipment operation to perform daily tasks and projects.
• Additional work duties/projects as directed by the Public Works Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director or his/her designee.
• Subject to recall for emergency and designated “remain-behind” personnel in the event of a natural disaster.
• Position is required to be part of a weekend rotation of general park duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one to two years of experience in Streets/Stormwater or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid South Carolina driver's license required

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.50-$18.50