Streets Maintenance Technician

The Streets Maintenance Technician is a hands-on, experienced position responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the City of Doral's streets, medians, swales, and grounds. This role requires knowledge of and the ability to operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment for landscape and construction projects. The technician works with minimal supervision from the Superintendent of Streets, exercising independent judgment to complete tasks and respond to emergencies as needed, often in challenging or unsafe conditions. 

This position is classified as a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40-hour work-week.

Essential Functions:

Additional Duties:

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repairs field.
• Must possess the following certifications OR is required to obtain within one (1) year from hire: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be fluent in the English language.  Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to oversee the work of a team engaged in providing specific services, completing specific projects, or assisting other units.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to use computer for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Ability to consistently perform detailed work.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adjust to last minute programming changes.
• Ability to express oneself clearly, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with superiors, peers, and outside vendors.
• Ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
• Knowledge of large-scale warehouse management and maintenance techniques to include computerized stock and inventory.Knowledge of safe, effective and efficient handling and storage of parts, components, and supplies.
• Knowledge of sources, suppliers, and substitutions for specialized materials and the proper sale or disposal of equipment utilized in the warehouse.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to finger, grasp, handle, kneel, lift, pull, push, reach, receive information through oral communication; make rational decisions; express ideas through speaking accurately/loudly/quickly; make repetitive motions with the hands; stand for sustained periods of time; stoop by bending the body downwards; shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, determining the accuracy of work, operate heavy equipment, perform inspections; and walk from one work site to another.
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels; express ideas through speaking accurately/loudly/quickly; use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal or determining the accuracy of work; and walk from one work site to another.
• Ability to hear, make rational decisions and perform activities such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and/or extensive reading.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES 

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such dirt, noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, or bright/dim lights.