Work includes operating medium to heavy equipment and tools and using a variety of trade skills in the construction, repair, cleaning and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, rights-of-ways, curb and gutter, storm drains, water distribution, wastewater collection, and related facilities and systems; performing general maintenance on streets and in the right of way; maintaining city grounds, cemeteries, and rights-of-way; and performing minor preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment. Employee is subject to hazards in public works including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, oils, fumes, odors, dusts, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, etc.