Crew Worker

Qualifications: Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance, construction and repair work Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's PermitPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GEDExperience maintaining and making repairs to roadways, storm water system maintenance, right of way maintenance, athletic field maintenance, the proper operation of light equipment; chain saw, weed eater, hedge trimmer, and mowers Experience working with concrete or masonry experience

Responsibilities: Provides maintenance and repairs of City streets and roadways to include preparing road surfaces for patching or overlay, paving and repairing the roadway; maintains City sewers to include flushing sewers; removes debris, signs and trash from roadways, land and public areas; properly disposes material in a safe and secure manner; cuts weeds and brush; mows lawns and weeds with hand tools, operates power push mower or hand mowers; trims, edges and weeds around sidewalks, buildings and other fixtures; rakes and cleans grounds; trims trees or shrubbery; plants grass or shrubs; works on recreation fields to include lining of ball fields; installs and repairs playground equipment and maintains facilities; applies fertilizers, insecticides and weed killers; constructs, maintains and repairs jogging tracks, bridges, fences and ball fields; maintains and installs water lines, lights, concession stands, sprinkler systems, bleachers, signs and playground equipment; provides routine maintenance of parks, lakes, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, and related facilities; assists in the landscaping of parks, to include grading, sodding and planting trees and shrubs; operates light-duty automotive equipment, backhoe and dump truck on assigned projects; performs related work as assigned.