[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18]
The purpose of the position of Commissioner is to direct, manage
and supervise all day-to-day activities of the Public Works Department
for the Town. This position, which is appointive, reports to the Town
Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising staff;
directing activities; preparing and submitting reports; preparing,
planning, scheduling and inspecting work; attending meetings; and
performing additional tasks as assigned by the Town Manager.
The purpose of the position of Administrative Assistant is to
provide administrative support, manage tasks and coordinate all office
functions for the Commissioner of the Public Works Department and
for the divisions. This position reports to the Commissioner.
The purpose of the position of Foreman is to assist the Commissioner
in the planning, organizing and coordinating of the day-to-day operations
within the Public Works Department. This position reports to the Commissioner.
Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising staff and all
day-to-day activities; checking roads for winter driving conditions;
approving scheduling; initiating purchase orders; and performing additional
tasks as assigned by the Commissioner.
The purpose of the position of Driver/Laborer II is to oversee
and participate in the maintenance of roads, parks and highways for
the Public Works Department of the Town. This position reports to
the Commissioner and/or the Foreman. Duties include, but are not limited
to, repairing roads and potholes; maintaining road signs; hauling
loads; cutting trees; raking leaves; plowing and snow removal; trimming
trees; installing sidewalks; maintaining cemeteries; installing drainage
pipes; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Commissioner/Foreman.
[Added 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
The purpose of this position is to assist with planning, coordinating,
and inspecting for compliance and quality, various public works projects
and development projects related to stormwater management, right-of-ways,
engineering review, safety training and grant administration. This
position will serve as the MS4 program manager This position reports
to the Commissioner of Public Works or designee.
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Editor's Note: Former § 2.4.7.5, Mechanic, was repealed
2-22-2017 by Ord. No. 17-03.
[Amended 2-22-2017 by Ord. No. 17-03]
Purpose of position. The purpose of this position is to diagnose,
repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
parts and components in gasoline- and/or diesel-powered heavy construction
and maintenance vehicles and other equipment. This position reports
to the Commissioner or designee. Duties include, but are not limited
to: diagnosing malfunctions; maintaining records; and performing additional
tasks as assigned for Highway, Kittery Resource Recovery Facility
and Parks Departments.
The purpose of the position of Light Equipment Operator is to
operate equipment and provide general laboring for the Public Works
Department. This position reports to the Commissioner and/or Foreman.
Duties include, but are not limited to, operating front-end loaders,
backhoes, street sweepers, balers, compactors and other light equipment;
removing snow; cleaning trucks; maintaining equipment; picking up
rubbish; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Commissioner
or Foreman.
