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. 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. 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.