Streets Maintenance Technician III

**Hiring Range $50,100 to $60,000 **

Performs advanced professional and administrative work planning and supervising the installation, maintenance, repair and/or construction of roads, sidewalks, curb and gutter, signs, parking lots, storm water systems, right-of-ways, and associated infrastructure. Work is performed with limited supervision of the Streets Maintenance Supervisor. Oversees work crews to include full and part-time street maintenance technicians, temporary workers, volunteers, and contractors; performs related work as required.

• Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Streets Maintenance Division work crews. Prioritizes work projects and assignments; assigns the necessary staff to accomplish tasks. 
• Prepares monthly activity reports, work plans, and construction reports.
• Assists the Streets Maintenance Supervisor with the preparation and management of unit budget; determines cost and resource estimates; tracks budget spending; purchases. 
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the implementation of department projects including special projects related to right-of-ways.
• Enters data into the work order software package for work orders.
• Assists with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Interprets blueprints and construction plans to ensure work is performed accurately. Monitors performance of outside contractors’ work; adjusts their work as necessary; Reports major issues to Streets Maintenance Supervisor
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to staff on projects that require a higher level of assistance. 
• Assists with the development and implementation of training programs for staff related to equipment operation and maintenance, and safety.
• Monitors performance of internal work processes during and after completion to ensure procedures are followed, work quality expectations are met, and work complies with approved safety standards. 
• Inspects Town owned right-of-ways on a regular basis for maintenance needs and safety items.
• Serves as the Streets Maintenance Supervisor in their absence.
• Ensures all tools and equipment utilized by the staff are inspected and maintained for safe operation at all times; ensures equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
• Assist with enforcement of town policies and safety standards. 
• Assists other Town departments with special events and emergency situations as needed.
• Will be required to work outside normal works hours in emergency and on-call situations.
• Maintains effective working relationships w/ associates, contractors & general public; Responds to citizen inquires and complaints regarding right-of-ways. 
• Researches and develops specifications for specialized equipment required for right-of-way maintenance programs. Provides reports to Streets Maintenance Supervisor. 
• Drives dump truck to haul dirt, rock, debris to job sites or landfill.
• Performs asphalt and concrete repairs and installations, collects litter and debris after storms and special events, cleans ditches and storm sewers, and installs traffic control devices.
• Performs snow and ice removal during inclement weather; operates truck with snowplow on assigned shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures pertaining to transportation system maintenance and improvement; thorough knowledge of the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and storm water systems, sidewalks, curbing, asphalt, and signage. Thorough knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to lead a work crew; ability to lift heavy articles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work. Ability to interpret laws and regulations and provide instruction related to right-of-way maintenance.Any combination of education and /or experience equivalent to graduation from a university or trade school. At least 3 years of supervisory/management/crew leader experience in right-of-way maintenance and at least 5 years education/experience in the field is required.

Salary : $50,100 - $80,160