What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works - 2025 Summer Seasonal position at The City of Edina?
Position Description
The City of Edina is currently accepting applications for 2024 Summer Seasonal positions in our Public Works department. Hours and wage may vary by position. Wage will vary depending on qualifications. We have the following positions available:
- Mechanic
- Streets
- Utilities
HIRING INCENTIVES
Seasonal Commitment Program: Receive a $300 incentive when you work 480 hours (60 days) as a PW Seasonal Employee. Eligible employees (current City of Edina seasonal/part-time employees) will receive the lump sum payment if they work the entire season, with satisfactory performance with no unexcused absences.
Essential Functions
Mechanic:
This position performs manual, unskilled and semi-skilled work for the City's fleet systems. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in the repair of the City's vehicle fleet.
- Assist with inspections, diagnosis, and mechanical repair of small engines such as weed whips, chainsaws, etc.
- Assist with shop cleaning.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position will perform manual, unskilled and semi-skilled work for the City's street systems. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work on a paving crew, adjusting iron, working behind paver raking and learning how to do asphalt.
- Assist in repair of the City Streets including asphalt patching, tacking, asphalt prep work, etc.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials such as dirt, asphalt, concrete, sandbags and sign materials.
- Landscape work.
- Storm outfall maintenance.
- Fabricates and install street signs.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools
- Assist in traffic control set-up.
- Cleaning of vehicles and shop areas
- Working with Traffic Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Utilities:
This position performs manual, unskilled and semi-skilled work for the City's water, sanitary and storm systems. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in repair or replacement of manholes, catch basins, hydrants, gate valves and curb stops.
- Assist with sewer jetting, sewer inspections (camera truck), lift station maintenance and facility locating.
- Landscape work
- Storm outfall maintenance: Debris and plant removal, rip rap placement.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
These jobs requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid MN driver's license and a minimum age of 18.
Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
