Street Maintenance Worker

Please note: In addition to base pay listed on the job posting, this position may qualify for a Market Adjustment Supplement Pay of up to $5.85 per hour, depending on qualifications. 

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:

•  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. 

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.