Public Works Operations Technician A (Full-Time)

Salary : $53,164.80 – $72,342.40 Annually

Location : Mankato, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202300049

Department: Public Works

Division: 1431011 Street Maintenance

Opening Date: 07/27/2023

Closing Date: 8/13/2023 11:59 PM Central

Description
Grade: STA3 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
Supervisor Title: Public Works Operations Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Experience working with municipalities or private industry in general maintenance and repair work, truck driving, and operation of various types of light and heavy equipment.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D (standard) driver’s license and be able to drive; and must obtain a Minnesota CDL Class A driver’s license (with no restrictions) and a tanker endorsement within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nature of Work:

The Public Works Operations Technician A position is responsible for the operation of equipment, vehicles, and the performance of job activities required to maintain the city streets and parks and other municipal properties, such as plowing snow, sanding and/or salting roadways, crack sealing, mastic, street sweeping, pothole patching, sign maintenance, facilities maintenance, trimming trees, mowing, parks and trails maintenance, leaf pick up, landscaping and grounds repair. May be assigned to one or more functional areas within the department.

About Us:

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

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Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:

Safely and proficiently operates all vehicles, and light, heavy, and complex equipment utilized by the Operations Division to ensure proper maintenance of streets, parks and other municipal properties.
Performs streets maintenance, including crack sealing, mastic patching, skim patching, pothole patching, overlaying streets, grading unsurfaced roadways and alleys and maintaining rights-of-way; and fabricating, repairing and replacing signs in the public right-of-way.
Performs parks and open space maintenance, including planting, ordering plants and materials for annual plantings; transplanting, trimming, felling, removal and care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf; graffiti removal; swimming pool, campground, baseball and soccer fields, trails, and playground maintenance.
Safely plows snow and performs other related snow removal activities with light and heavy equipment.
Performs all assigned tasks according to established safety rules, regulations, and practices, and promptly reports work related injuries, unsafe conditions and near miss incidents to immediate supervisor.
Provides daily maintenance as required to equipment assigned.
Must be available to work overtime or be on call at various hours beyond the regular work shift in order to facilitate meeting desired conditions of streets and respond to varied work assignments.

Communicates With:

Internally – Public Works and other city employees
Externally – General public, contractors, Gopher One, Blue Earth County, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

Supervision:

Non-supervisory

Other Work Functions:

Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Demonstrated proficiency in operation of Division required equipment.
Knowledge in vehicle and equipment operation and principles of automotive engines and equipment, and the minor servicing and repair of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledgeable of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to vehicle travel and operation of equipment.

General knowledge of safe operation of light and heavy equipment and hand and power tools.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks while experiencing multiple interruptions.
Ability to adapt to changes in tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to competing priorities and deadlines.

Knowledgeable in proper lifting techniques used in strenuous lifting of heavy objects.
Knowledge of parks and open space maintenance.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:

Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D (standard) driver’s license and be able to drive; and must obtain a Minnesota CDL Class A driver’s license (with no restrictions) and a tanker endorsement within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment.
Satisfactory completion (passing) of pre-employment FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query, background examination, physical examination, and drug testing.
Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Hours of Work

General working hours will be Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and outside of regular hours as necessary. Work schedule will be adjusted as necessary based on operational requirements of the division.

City of Mankato

2023

BENEFITS OVERVIEW
For a Regular Full-Time Employee

The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City’s benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.

The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:

Paid Vacation:
Vacation accruals, utilization and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit:

Vacation hours may be accrued to a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours.
Hours are accrued incrementally each pay period.
Vacation hours may be taken in 30-minute increments.
Unused balance carries over year to year.

Years of Service – Vacation Days Per Year
0 – 5 years – 10 days
6 – 10 years – 15 days
11 – 14 years – 17 days
15 – 20 years – 20 days
21 years – 21 days
22 years – 22 days
23 years – 23 days
24 years – 24 days
25 years – 25 days
26 years – 26 days
27 years – 27 days
28 years – 28 days
29 years – 29 days
30 years+ – 30 days

Paid Sick Leave:
Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.

11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday:
All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive ten (10) paid specific holidays and one (1) floating holiday.

Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN:

Health insurance plans to choose from: $5,000 HDHP, $3,000 HDHP, $500 CMM, $100 CMM
City contributes up to $1,000/month ($12,000 annually) towards single coverage plans; and up to $2,500/month ($30,000 annually) for family coverage plans.
All employee contributions towards premiums are deducted through payroll deductions on a bi-weekly basis.
City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.

NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees):
Nice is an integrated primary care clinic – meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.
Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers:

Same-Day Chat and Video Visits
In-Home Visits with 35 Free Labs and Physical Tests
550+ Free Medications Can Be Prescribed by Our Clinicians
Free Virtual Physical Therapy
Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy
Free In-Home X-rays and EKG Services

Term Life Insurance:
The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee’s base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).

Retirement
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.
2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.
3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.

2023 Employer/Employee Contribution Rates – Effective January 1, 2023
Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.

Coordinated Plan
Employer: 7.5%
Employee 6.5%

Police and Fire Plan
Employer: 17.7%
Employee 11.8%

OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee’s choice:

Deferred Compensation Plans (457)
Plans available through ICMA, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN Deferred Compensation Plan.

Dental Insurance
Coverage through Delta Dental.

Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Computer Purchase Program
0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500)

Payroll deductions available for:

YMCA membership at corporate rates.
Savings Bonds.
Various voluntary group life and disability plans.
AFLAC
Voluntary Dental Insurance

Credit Union Membership – Eligible for membership

MN Valley Federal Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Vacation Purchase Program
Employees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

High school diploma / GED
Some college
Associates / 2 Year Degree
Bachelors
Masters or higher
None of the above

If applicable, list the field of study in which you possess a degree. If no degree, type N/A.

Which of the following valid CDL license do you possess?

I have a valid Class D (standard) driver’s license
I have a valid CDL driver’s license, Class A
I have a valid CDL driver’s license, Class B
I do not currently possess a valid driver’s license.

Select any of the following endorsements, certifications or licenses you currently possess. Select all that apply.

Hazardous materials
Tanker
None of the above

If you do not possess a Class A CDL license in the state of Minnesota, would you be able to obtain one within 120 days of employment? If you already have a Class A license, select “Yes.”

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working with municipalities or private industry in general maintenance and repair work, truck driving, and operation of various types of light and heavy equipment?

No experience
Less than 6 months
More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years, but less than 6
More than 6 years, but less than 7
More than 7 years, but less than 8
More than 8 years, but less than 9
More than 9 years, but less than 10
10 or more years

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in road construction and maintenance?

No experience
Less than 6 months
More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years, but less than 6
More than 6 years, but less than 7
More than 7 years, but less than 8
More than 8 years, but less than 9
More than 9 years, but less than 10
10 or more years

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience snow plowing?

No experience
Less than 6 months
More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years, but less than 6
More than 6 years, but less than 7
More than 7 years, but less than 8
More than 8 years, but less than 9
More than 9 years, but less than 10
10 or more years

Describe your experience in road construction and maintenance, and snow plowing. If no experience, type N/A.

Select the full-time work experience you have in any of the following areas (select all that apply).

Landscaping, planting, and transplanting of shrubs and flowers
Tree trimming and removal
Care of trees, shrubs, flowers and turf
Swimming pool maintenance
Campground maintenance
Playground maintenance
N/A – I do not have experience in these areas.

Describe the work experience you selected in the question above. If you do not have experience in areas above, type N/A.

Which of the following best describes how frequently you work as a member of a crew?

Multiple times a day
Once a day
Multiple times a week
Once a week
N/A – I do not have experience in this area.

Which of the following best describes the percentage of your work day that is spent in work zones?

Less than 20% of my overall time
More than 20%, but less than 40% of my overall time
More than 40%, but less than 75% of my overall time
More than 75% of my overall time
N/A – I do not have experience in this area.

Which of the following public works environments do you have experience? (select all that apply)

City
County
State
Private contractor
N/A – I do not have experience in this area.

Select the work experience you have had operating any of the following equipment. (select all that apply))

Blower
Boom truck
Bulldozer
Chainsaw
Commercial riding lawnmowers
Crack sealing equipment
Grader
Front end loader
Hydraulic backhoe
Hydraulic post pounder
Hydraulic post puller
Large Sno-Go equipment
Large tow behind leaf vac
Mastic sealing equipment
Milling machine
Motor grader
Oil distributer
Paver
Paving rollers
Pull behind air compressor
Roller
Sealer
Skid loader
Sweeper
Tractors
Wood chipper
N/A – None of the above

Please list any other experience you have with any equipment not listed above. If none, type N/A.

In the Public Works – Operations Division, we use the following types of software. Please select the software that you are PROFICIENT in using: (select all that apply)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Cartigraph or other asset management software
GIS related programs
None of the above

Which of the following best describes your computer experience/ability?

No experience
Limited – I am somewhat familiar with computers.
Moderate – I use a computer occasionally at home and/or at work.
Extensive – I use various computer programs as a significant portion of my job.

Describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you’ve completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver’s license record, a criminal history, pre-employment FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query, drug testing, and physical examination?

Questions 23 through 27 indicate your willingness to accept the working conditions for this position. If you answer “NO” to any of these questions, you may want to reconsider applying for this position.If hired for this position, are you willing to work evening hours as necessary?

Are you willing to work in confined spaces under normal outdoor temperature conditions as well as in an office environment?

Are you willing to work at elevated heights?

Are you willing to work weekend and holiday hours as necessary?

Are you willing to be available 24 hours a day to provide appropriate emergency response as necessary?

Required Question

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Job Category

Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs

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Job Type

Full Time/Permanent

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Salary

USD 53,164.80 - 72,342.40 per year

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Country

United States

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City

Mankato

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Career Level

unspecified

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Company

City of Mankato, MN

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JOB SOURCE

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