Seasonal Streets Operator

General Purpose

Performs a variety of entry level semi-skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city streets.

Works under general supervision of the Street Supervisor or Street Maintenance Operator II.

None.

• Assists streets crew in the construction and maintenance of various ongoing and seasonal projects; operates various vehicles to transport crew and/or materials.
• Performs demanding physical labor using hand tools; moves materials, i.e., asphalt, dirt, concrete debris, etc.; loads vehicles with materials for deposit at work sites or waste disposal sites.
• In a learning capacity, operates a variety of equipment such as backhoe, forklift, crack sealer, sweeper, etc.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and small power equipment such as jack hammers, roller, compressors, packing machine, cleans tools and equipment to assure proper working order.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Graduation from high school; no experience necessary;
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Some knowledge of operating basic manual and power tools; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of work in the public right-of-way; hazards common to heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; tolerate weather extremes in the work environment.
• Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Suggested to have a valid commercial driver's license.
• Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds.

Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving heavy muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity necessary to performance of job duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions. Daily local travel required in normal course of job performance. Ongoing exposure to changing weather conditions.