Street Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

Please Note:

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. This position may also be eligible for supplemental pay depending on assignment, certifications, or other job-related factors.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under general direction and reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Street Maintenance Worker operates medium and heavy equipment and performs and supervises performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and operation of public works and park facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

JOB DUTIES:

* Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer television truck, aerial bucket, , anti-icing unit, and other equipment and vehicles in various maintenance and construction tasks

* Repairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.

* Carrying resources on jobsites to include concrete forms, tools, and other resources.

* Responds to internal and external questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.

* Excavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; cleans ditches and drainage systems; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; shovels asphalt/rock, sand, gravel and spreads and rakes asphalt; and operates miscellaneous manual and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor, pick, shovel, sledgehammer, grinder, drill and pipe wrench.

* Repairs or replaces storm intakes, catch basins, culverts, manholes, and water boxes.

* Repairs or replaces Street, Stop, Wayfinding signs and meter poles.

* Prepares and places barricades for projects and safety purposes.

* Cut and trim grass, weeds, and trees from right of way.

* Performs general grounds maintenance, basic painting, repair and maintenance assignments.

* Takes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions.

* Performs extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.

* Assists other departments with various duties as necessary.

* Checks tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment; washes, adjusts, and performs minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintains time and other records.

* Consistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* At least one year of experience operating light, medium, and heavy duty equipment

* At least one year of experience in either asphalt and concrete maintenance and repairs

* High School Diploma OR GED

* Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, combination, and tanker endorsements within 6 months

* At least 6 months' experience with data entry, computer usage, or relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Previous experience in Public Works' Snow and/or Ice Control Operations.

* Ability to obtain and maintain certification for respiratory use in confined spaces within one year of starting date.

* At least one year of professional experience in asphalt or concrete.

* Welding and fabricating experience.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping and repetitive motions in the performance of daily duties; both near and far vision (with or without corrective device) while performing maintenance inspection of equipment; ability to lift, drag, and push vehicles, motors, engines, and other equipment and supplies weighing up to sixty (60) pounds; acceptable hearing (with or without corrective device);

safely work with power and noise-producing tools and equipment; and ability to drive a motorized vehicle.

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