Crew Member – Public Works

Company: IBTS – Institute for Building Technology and Safety
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Location: Wales
Job Description:

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine unskilled to semi‑skilled manual labor and maintenance work and safely operates a variety of vehicles, tools and equipment required to maintain the general appearance of the City and to assist with the removal of trash and debris and/or the maintenance, replacement and repair of streets, sidewalks, medians, parkways, traffic signals and signage; and performs related work. This position reports to the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Director. This position will require overtime, weekend work, and emergency response during severe weather or infrastructure failures.

  • Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment
  • Picks up asphalt from asphalt plant
  • Breaks up, picks up and dumps asphalt, dirt and debris
  • Prepares area for asphalt; oils area using a compressor; dumps, spreads and rakes asphalt; seals, caps and cleans area
  • Provides traffic control, setting up and removing signage, cones and barricades as appropriate to the job site
  • Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and irrigates landscaped medians and parkways
  • Safely uses power equipment and hand tools to mow, aerate and edge lawn areas
  • Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges; stakes trees as necessary
  • Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves and lawn clippings; clears debris from work area
  • Care and maintenance of plants, trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs
  • Picks up concrete, as needed
  • Breaks up, picks up and dumps concrete, dirt and roots
  • Removes forms and cleans work site
  • Repair storm drains
  • Dig ditches and clean out culverts
  • Pothole Patching
  • Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; performs related maintenance and repair of storm drains and equipment
  • Safely operates a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction
  • Keeps records and logs

Required Abilities

  • Perform heavy manual labor
  • Work independently
  • Follow written and oral directions
  • Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and tools and related materials
  • Perform other duties as assigned as appropriate for this role.

Qualifications

  • Must possess a regular driver’s license. CDL Class B license not required.
  • Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
  • Must be available to work overtime and/or in emergency situations that may fall outside of normal business hours.
  • Must be able to work in the work environment and conditions described below.

Key Skills / Competencies

Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of public works equipment and tools safely and effectively.

Personal Qualities

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Teachable / Continuous Learner
  • Reliable / Dependable
  • Collaborative / Team Contributor

Physical Demands

  • Climb ladders
  • Stooped, kneeling, crawling, crouching to reach, standing for long periods and sitting for extended periods while operating vehicles and equipment
  • Walk; lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; use finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment
  • Exchange ideas and information verbally; hear to receive detailed instructions
  • See at arms length up to twenty feet with a good field of vision and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades
  • Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces
  • Repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles and/or equipment; feel attributes of objects by touch

Work Environment

Dependent upon assignment, essential duties of this classification are performed primarily in a field environment in various weather conditions. Work is performed on a daily basis in an atmosphere of constant noise; around moving objects and vehicles; on ladders and scaffolding; and occasionally below ground. Incumbents are frequently subject to vibration, exposed to smoke, fumes, gas, dust, grease, oil, pesticides chemicals, treated water, and untreated sewage and may occasionally work in confined spaces, perform duties with hands in water and may be exposed to electrical energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi­rective Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026