Maintenance Worker - Streets

Performs routine public works and/or utility maintenance and repair.  Performs other duties to include assisting other Public Works divisions as required.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Performs utility field work related to Public Works maintenance and repair.  Divisions include sanitation, streets, parks and recreation, and distribution/collection
2. Assist field crews with installation, repair, maintenance of parks, city streets, residential and commercial pick up, and water/wastewater infrastructure 
3. Drive and operate heavy equipment for divisional maintenance/repair activities
4. Services equipment and City vehicles with water, gas, oil and air.
5. May be required to work in other Public Works divisions as needed
6. Operate equipment/tools such as pipe saws, cutters, wrenches, weed eaters, mowers, and other various items, etc.  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

1. Knowledge and skill in the use of hand tools, machines and other similar equipment used for divisional purposes. 
2. Ability to repair and maintain mechanical equipment.
3. Ability to perform moderate physical labor. 
4. Ability to understand & follow simple oral and/or written instructions. 

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.   The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.   The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma/GED
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City's auto liability carrier

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.   

• Frequent amounts of walking 
• Frequent amounts of driving  
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects ranging from 1-25 pounds 
• Occasionally lift and/or carry objects ranging from 25-50 pounds 
• Ability to turn knobs, levers, cranks, wrenches, valves and handles 
• Occasionally required to squat, kneel and crawl as job requires 
• Frequently required to bend, climb, reach above head or below shoulder level   
• Ability to work in inclement weather as required 
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.