About this role
About Belgrade School District: Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full and part-time staff members, students engaged in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade's largest employer, we're proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.” Job Summary: Temporary seasonal position for winter snow removal at our various school and district office locations. This includes snow removal and cleaning sidewalks. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Candidate must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. House for these positions vary depending on weather and needs of the section. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. Essential Functions Duties/Responsibilities:
• Most work performed outside, with frequent exposure to adverse winter weather conditions.
• Includes removal of snow from parking lots and sidewalks.
• Operate pickup truck with snowplow to remove ice and snow from school district locations.
• Responds in a timely manner when called to assist in snow plowing.
• Hand-shovel areas as required (walkways, doors, etc.)
• Follows all safety rules, policies, and regulations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to complete the job.
• Inspects and maintains equipment to assure it's ready to be used as needed for snow removal.
• Reports all incidents involving equipment to assigned supervisor(s).
• Wear appropriate protective equipment at all times.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Operating vehicle
• Operating snow equipment
• Pick-up Truck Snow Plow Driver
• Tractor Snow Plow Driver
• Snow Shovel
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Familiar with safety regulations
• Knowledge of school district coverage area
Experience:
• No experience/training provided
• Valid driver's license and sage driver's record
Working conditions:
• Extremely flexible working hours, including nights, weekend, and holiday work.
• Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including extreme cold, rain, dust, noise, and wet conditions.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs repeatedly
• Strenuous physical effort is generally required to perform duties.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, and climb. Stamina is required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Required to work in confined spaces and lift
• Physical ability to use power and hand tools, drive various classes of motor vehicles, operate and drive various pieces of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate vehicles and equipment.
Special Qualifications:
• A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.