PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed primarily in field settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of maintenance equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; use hands or fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, climb stairs / ladders; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Duties are performed primarily outdoors in a variety of terrain, under a variety of weather conditions, including sun, rain, wind, mud, and snow, for periods of approximately eight-twelve hours/day. Duties are frequently performed working alone but may sometimes be performed as part of a work team. Conditions at work sites may include falling objects, loose footings, loud noises, construction equipment, and working in right-of-way, traffic, or roadways.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be 18 years or older. Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. Will be required to wear safety-toed boots while working. Ability to conform to drug and alcohol testing requirements under the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol tests and physical examinations.
The City of Sammamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.