Streets Maintenance Worker

Performs manual tasks in the construction and/or maintenance of streets, walkways, storm drains and public right of way; may assist with the routine maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery; may be involved in concrete construction.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position requires overtime, on-call, extended hours, competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. 

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Requires moderate physical effort; balancing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, bending and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 70 pounds; ability to communicate via a two-way communication device; maintain alertness to traffic hazards; writing and use of standard hand tools.  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Works outside with exposure to all weather conditions; exposure to traffic, noise, fumes, dust, dirt, danger of infection, open manholes and potential street cave-in; safety shoes are required.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Union Represented

This position is graded at BC04. 

• Digs and fills holes; patches cuts and holes on streets; repairs and cleans storm drains.
• Services, repairs and maintains small engines and equipment; performs minor welding repairs.
• Performs maintenance and repair of chain link fencing, guardrails and wood bollards; cleans drainage channels and irrigation ditches.
• Removes broken concrete; sets concrete forms; pours concrete into formed areas; participates in concrete finishing; strips forms; back fills open areas; replaces landscaping; performs general clean-up. 
• Picks up debris from roadways and right of way locations; cleans debris from drain gates; cleans drainage channels and irrigation ditches. 
• Loads trucks; dumps debris.
• Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• May assist with the set up traffic control devices.
• Checks lift stations for proper operation and flood control. 
• May maintain inventory of materials, tools and equipment, issues/checks out tools and equipment to crews; may orders materials, tools and equipment for work crews; maintains records of tools and equipment. 

No specific educational requirement.  Two years of experience as a laborer; experience in street maintenance is desirable; may require two years of experience as a laborer performing concrete work.  A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license is required.  Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.  

Basic knowledge of:  Operations, services and activities of a building/street maintenance program; construction practices; equipment, tools, materials, and methods of assigned specialty area; occupational hazards and related safety precautions. 

Ability to: Perform basic reading and writing; perform basic mathematical calculations; attain precise standards; use power and hand tools and equipment; maintain equipment; adhere to safe work practices.

Skills in:  Using a variety of hand and power tools.

Salary : $16 - $21