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2 WELCOME TO THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS Welcome to the Arden Hills Public Works Department and congratulations on being selected as a seasonal employee. You have met or exceeded certain standards the City of Arden Hills holds for your position, and confidence is being placed in your abilities to succeed. Your supervisor is available for support and guidance in the performance of your job. The citizens of Arden Hills have decided that public works services are important for their enjoyment and quality of life. Specifically, the general public has acknowledged that a portion of their tax money should be used to ensure adequate areas and facilities for outdoor recreation, streets that are in good working condition and utilities which operate correctly. Arden Hills residents have the right to be treated with respect, courtesy and enthusiasm. Each of you in your conduct as a seasonal Public Works employee has the responsibility to provide services in the best possible manner. As an Arden Hills Public Works seasonal worker, you are part of a dedicated team of employees whose diligent efforts beautify and strengthen our community. There are many different roles to perform within the Public Works Department. Every position is important and has a specific purpose, from seasonal employee to supervisor. All roles must be performed well in order for the department to be successful. As a seasonal employee, you will be asked to do a great variety of job duties. Typical jobs include mowing grass (both with riding mowers and push mowers), cleaning parks and picking up garbage, painting picnic tables, working on ball fields, working with blacktop crews, sealing cracks in streets, installing street signs and guard rails, painting school crossings, working with the sewer cleaning crews, painting fire hydrants, office worker responsibilities, and many more. You may be required to do many jobs requiring a reasonable amount of physical strength such as laying sod, shoveling asphalt, shoveling dirt, pushing mowers and other power equipment, etc. You may be required to work in some unpleasant situations, for example, cleaning plugged toilets, emptying garbage or assisting in a sanitary sewer break. We understand you may have limited experience in many of the above areas. We will provide the training necessary to perform the job tasks. We do not expect you to operate any equipment you feel is unsafe or if you feel you need more training. Your supervisor will arrange for further training or a different task until the training takes place. While working for the City, you may operate light trucks and pickups, driving in and around the City of Arden Hills. You will be expected to operate this equipment in a proper, professional manner. No matter what your role, we expect you to do your job conscientiously and enthusiastically while enjoying the rewards of your employment. You are required to have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. You are required to report any driving infractions incurred in City vehicles to your supervisor. You are also required to report any loss of driving privileges including loss of a driver’s license imm ediately to your supervisor. Your driving record and criminal history will be verified pursuant to your signed release.