Street Maintenance Worker

Job Overview

Position Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general direction and reporting to the Field Operations Supervisor, the Utility 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

JOB DUTIES:
ΓÇóOperates roller, backhoe/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.
ΓÇóRepairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.
ΓÇóCarrying resources on jobsites to include concrete forms, tools, and other resources.
ΓÇóResponds to internal and external questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.
ΓÇóExcavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; 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
ΓÇóTakes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions
ΓÇóPerforms extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.
ΓÇóAssists other departments with various duties as necessary
ΓÇóChecks 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
ΓÇóConsistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
ΓÇóAt least one year of experience operating light, medium, and heavy duty equipment
ΓÇóAt least one year of experience in either asphalt and concrete maintenance and repairs
ΓÇóHigh School Diploma OR GED
ΓÇóAbility to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial DriverΓÇÖs License with air brakes, combination, and tanker endorsements within 6 months
ΓÇóAt least 6 monthsΓÇÖ experience with data entry, computer usage, or relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ΓÇóPrevious experience in Public WorksΓÇÖ Snow and/or Ice Control Operations
ΓÇóAbility to obtain and maintain certification for respiratory use in confined spaces within one year of
starting date
ΓÇóAt least one year of professional experience in asphalt or concrete
ΓÇóWelding and fabricating experience

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping and repetitive motions in the performance of daily duties; both near and far vision (with or without corrective device) while performing maintenance inspection of equipment; ability to lift, drag, and push vehicles, motors, engines, and other equipment and supplies weighing up to sixty (60) pounds; acceptable hearing (with or without corrective device); safely work with power and noise-producing tools and equipment; and ability to drive a motorized vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The Street Maintenance Worker works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold, indoors and outdoors.
• Depending on necessity, the Utility Worker will be expected to work a range of shifts: regular, evening and weekend shift work. Work includes working outdoors, responding to weather related emergency operations and being on call at various times throughout the year including holidays and weekends as assigned.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within fifty (50) miles of their place of employment as soon as practicable after appointment, but within two years of appointment.