Public Works III (PW III) - Maintenance

Summary: Manheim Township has an immediate opening in our Public Works Department for the Public Works III - Maintenance position. In this role, you'll operate light, medium, or skilled equipment as well as heavy trucks with minimal supervision. Your responsibilities will include maintenance and repair projects, routine preventive maintenance tasks on Township vehicles, equipment, and facilities, and responding promptly to emergencies. Expect a varied work environment, including exposure to hazardous machinery and inclement weather conditions, requiring strict adherence to safety standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Operate light, medium or skilled equipment with little or no supervision that may include heavy trucks for hauling, plowing, snow blowers, and salt spreading; and/or commercial mowers and related landscape equipment for mowing operations, ball field maintenance, playground maintenance, swimming pool maintenance, pavilion maintenance, landscape maintenance, hauling and spreading of materials, and trailering equipment.
2. Perform a variety of maintenance and repair projects on streets, parks, swimming pools, and other public areas in accordance with demands, weather emergencies and department priorities.
3. Maintain conditions of streets, parks, facilities and other public areas, including patching roadways, repairing storm sewer inlets and pipes, inspecting and repairing playgrounds, repairing pavilions, tree and landscape maintenance, and athletic field and court repairs.
4. Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks on township vehicles, equipment and facilities that might include tasks such as check oil levels, check tire chains, wash vehicle windows, check condition of lights, check plow bolts, check air pressure in tires; wash, wax and grease equipment; clean vehicle interior and report problems requiring attention.
5. Identify and report problems of maintenance for streets, parks, equipment and other public areas. Diagnose nature of problems and take action or recommend course of action to the Crew Leader or Foreman.
6. Respond to emergencies to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
7. Perform snow removal duties during winter season by shoveling, snow blowing, plowing, and spreading materials on roads and sidewalks. On-call 24-hours per day, seven days per week during winter plowing season (December 1 through March 31).
8. Demonstrate polite and courteous manner toward fellow employees and Township customers.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, stoop, kneel or crouch

Frequent use of hands and fingers

Ability to demonstrate clear vision during the day and at night, and sound hearing to avoid possible hazards, including moving vehicles and road equipment.

Ability to operate light to medium skilled equipment such as riding and push mowers, tractors, loaders, and Township-owned trucks

Maintain a valid PA Commercial Driver's License (Type B) with tanker and air brake endorsements.

Ability to measure distances, add, subtract, multiply and divide

Ability to perform manual tasks or operate equipment for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 3 years of Public Works or related field experience.
3. Commercial Driver's License (Type B) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
4. 3 years of experience in CDL driving, heavy equipment operation, construction, or landscape construction.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. 5 years of experience in Public Works or related field.