DispatcherClerk NightsWeekends

Saint Joseph, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Dispatcher/Clerk-Nights/Weekend

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

DIVISION: Streets

SALARY: $33118/yr $15.92211/hr

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

Job Summary/ Scope

Operates City radio and maintains various records and logs answers telephone calls after hours and on weekends. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ANSWERS incoming calls from the general public and other City departments.
OPERATES two-way radio to disseminate information and maintain contact with operating crews
LOGS daily activities and MANAGES/MAINTAINS the fuel usage database including monthly fuel reports for all Departments.
REPORTS and LOGS after hours overtime for certain on-call personnel.
MANAGES fuel access keys for all employees utilizing the fuel system.
KEEPS record of water usage for Public Works and SENDS the report to Missouri American Water.
ASSISTS with keeping the Public Works employee contact list updated.
INPUTS after-hours sewer backup reports into the sewer back up database.
MAINTAINS logs of all street closures and sends email notifications.
KEEPS record of the CSS1H-M levels in the storage tank for the slurry crew.
MONITORS surveillance cameras and serves as security person for City yards including evening building checks.
HANDLES after hour street maintenance animal control and sewer maintenance calls.
ENTERS information into computer and prints reports.
MONITORS weather gauges and REPORTS weather conditions.
DISPATCHES employees for one-call locates and other after-hour issues.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required (Essential) Knowledge Skills and Abilities

ABILITY to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
SKILLS in typing computers filing and record keeping.
SKILLS in effective verbal communications.
KNOWLEDGE of city emergency procedures
VISUAL acuity and HEARING ability.
KNOWLEDGE of or ABILITY to learn city emergency procedures.
ABILITY to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
KNOWLEDGE of city geography and street locations.
SKILLS in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software preferred.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a two-way radio telephones and a PC. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work performed inside in an office environment. Occasional outside surveillance. Able to sit for long periods. Must be alert. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months. One to three years experience preferred.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

JOB TITLE: Dispatcher/Clerk-Nights/WeekendDEPARTMENT: Public WorksDIVISION: StreetsSALARY: $33118/yr $15.92211/hrCLOSING DATE: Until filledJob Summary/ ScopeOperates City radio and maintains various records and logs answers telephone calls after hours and on weekends. No supervisory ...