Street Maintenance & Repair Technician Series

Overview

Under the immediate supervision of the Division Supervisor and the general supervision of the Superintendent, perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance, construction, repair and service work of City streets, rights-of-way, alleys, medians and storm water inlets as well as snow and ice control operations. May be assigned to any division within the Public Works Department as a substitute for individuals on vacation, sick leave, etc.,

or during heavy workload periods. This position is subject to emergency callouts and must be able to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including nights, weekends and stand-by, as required.

Position classification:
Will be filled as a Technician I, Technician II or Technician III, dependent upon the needs of the department and the qualifications/experience of the preferred candidate.

Technician I

• Assists crews in performing assigned maintenance, construction, repair, and service work on City streets, rights-of-way, medians, alleys, and storm water drainage systems (inlets).
• Learns to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include and is not limited to concrete finishing, asphalt finishing, rollers, compaction equipment (jumping jack, vibratory plate), hotbox, crack seal machine, asphalt recycler, brine making equipment, and street sweeper.

Technician II

• Independently performs assigned maintenance, construction, repair, and service work on City streets, rights-of-way, medians, alleys, and storm water drainage systems (inlets).
• Skillfully operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include but is not limited to concrete finishing, asphalt finishing, skid steers (milling heads attachments), backhoe, front-end loader, rollers, compaction equipment (jumping jack, vibratory plate), hotbox, crack seal machine, asphalt pavement milling machine, asphalt recycler and brine making equipment.

Technician III

• Plans, prioritizes, reviews and manages scheduled and assigned maintenance, construction, repair, and service work on City streets, rights-of-way, medians, alleys, and storm water drainage systems (inlets).
• Leads work crews performing construction and maintenance activities; prioritizes work and determines what equipment and materials are needed to accomplish work assignments; coordinates with other city departments (as necessary) and implements preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Reviews and inspects the work of assigned technicians to ensure work quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Skillfully operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include but is not limited to street sweeping equipment, concrete finisher, asphalt finisher, asphalt paver, skid steers (milling heads attachments), backhoe, grader, front-end loader, rollers, compaction equipment (jumping jack, vibratory plate), hotbox, crack seal machine, asphalt pavement milling machine, asphalt recycler and brine making equipment.
• Responsible for training crew in work techniques and the proper use and maintenance of all equipment; including adherence to proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Responsible for evaluating activities of subordinate technicians, and provides advice, assistance, and training (as needed) to correct deficiencies.

Knowledge

Technician I

• Knowledge of basic math (e.g., ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
• Knowledge of general construction materials and practices for highway maintenance.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operating procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices for highway anti-icing and de-icing and plowing operations.
• Knowledge of standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices.

Technician II

• Knowledge of basic math (e.g., ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of hazards, safety rules and precautions involving the use of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance of traffic rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices for highway anti-icing and de-icing and plowing operations.
• Knowledge of standard safety protocols in the performance of essential functions as well as City policies regarding safe work practices.

Technician III

• Knowledge of principles and practices of lead supervision, training, and performance evaluation, including safety practices and related…