Street Maintenance Technician

Description

 DISCLAIMER: This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position. The employer reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The position of Street Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily upkeep of the town’s roads and sidewalks. The street department has a team of seven employees and works to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the town through trash collection, debris pick up, leaf removal, mowing, and street clearing. A Street Maintenance Technician will help collect trash, pick up large items left by the curb, perform leaf removal, conduct mowing, conduct street clearing during storms and winter weather, and any other tasks designated by the Street Foreman or Public Works Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive Trash Truck to collect curbside trash from residents. 
• Collect debris from sidewalk and roadways for chipping.
• Mowing and weed eating of town-maintained areas.
• Operate Chipper Truck and process debris for chipping.
• Drive Leaf Machine to remove leaves from sidewalks.
• Drive Salt Truck during inclement weather.
• Plow roadways and town parking lots during inclement weather.
• Respond to citizen requests for additional trash cans or pick up items.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Assists with repair and cleaning of storm drains. 
• Assist all departments of Public Works as determined by the Public Works Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Graduation from High School or equivalent. 
• Due to the dangerous nature of the industry, and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• At least two years’ Heavy Equipment Operation experience preferred.
• Possession of North Carolina Commercial B driver’s license required, the Town will allow ninety days to obtain license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Also requires vocal communication to express or exchange, hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and visual acuity for depth perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection to operate motor vehicles or other equipment, determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activities 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employees are subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold and heat as well as noise levels requiring the wearing of protective gear. Employees are subject to physical workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or construction equipment, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and potential exposure to chemicals. Employees are subject to atmospheric conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, dirt, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. This employee may work in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, small enclosures, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B or higher CDL
• May require mandatory callbacks during inclement weather. 
• May include nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must be reachable and able to respond outside of normal operating hours. 

DRUG TESTING: This position requires the employee to be subject to random drug testing as per the Town of Landis Policy.