Street Maintenance Worker

Requires a high degree of skill in operation of light and heavy-duty mechanized equipment.  Preferred experience in construction and/or experience in pouring & finishing of concrete curbs & sidewalks and various masonry & carpentry work.  Requires a highschool diploma or GED.  Commercial Driver’s License preferred but must obtain within probationary period.  

 

Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, & life insurance. 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays per year are offered. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program available for eligible employees. 7:00am-3:30pm, M-F work schedule. Pay rate is based on experience and position has progressively higher levels of responsibility with additional pay increases included.

Operates light duty equipment such as flatbed pick-ups, riding mowers and small tractors.
 
Knowledge of the installation of culverts, sidewalks, and other masonry projects is required.
 
Responsible for daily preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles.   This includes changing or reporting of flats, maintenance of fluid levels, light and fuse replacement, and clean up of equipment and vehicles.
 
Performance of unskilled work to complete a work order such as the use of a pick and shovel, wheelbarrow, and clean up of construction areas is expected and considered a normal activity.
 
Ability to use a compressor and air hammer to break concrete and pavement is required.
 
Performs the setting of construction forms and finishing of concrete.
 
Manual labor such as litter control during public activities and street closures through the placement of barriers is expected.
 
Performs such tasks as street repair, mowing, grass and weed trimming, and cleanup of areas within the city that may have been abandoned or overgrown.
 
Must be able to climb, crouch, and crawl during the normal construction process of various projects and possibly enter confined spaces.
 
Must be physically capable to perform all duties on a continual basis during exposure to extreme heat, humidity, and cold weather conditions.
 
Knowledge of traffic laws, statutes, and ordinances affecting the departments operations.
 
Knowledge of construction methods and ability to use tools and light construction equipment is needed to perform satisfactorily in this position.
 
Strength and agility to perform semi-skilled or unskilled tasks relating to this job.
 
Ability to recognize, detect, and troubleshoot equipment defects or malfunctions.
 
Familiarity of job hazards and safety procedures must be evident.  
 
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with limited supervision.
 
Accomplish other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
Must have completed the high school diploma or GED.

Experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, and similar equipment.
 
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License within probationary period.
 
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to employees, supervisors, and others.

Must be able to climb, crouch, crawl and possibly enter confined spaces during the routine process of performing various projects.  
 
Must be able to use hands, fingers and arms as well as be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
 
Must be able to lift/move weight up to 50 lbs.
 
Must be physically capable of performing all duties on a continual basis during exposure to extreme heat, humidity and cold weather conditions.Commercial Drivers License  preferred.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors as well as the general public.
 
Ability to use standard communication equipment such as telephones and wireless radios in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to employees, supervisors, and others.

 

Salary : $16 - $19