Street Department Laborer

**Summary: ** Perform light to heavy manual labor and operate heavy equipment for maintenance and repair of City roadways, right-of-way, alleyways, signage, and storm drainage system. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability and willingness to learn quickly. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ** Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Perform daily work activities as directed by the Street Department Superintendent • Report to the Street Department Superintendent • Perform mechanical and maintenance work on vehicles, machinery and equipment • Responsible for daily operations of heavy equipment (e.g. motor graders, dump trucks, skid loader, etc.) • Construct catch basins, storm water inlets and other street related projects • Check bridges and culverts for proper drainage • Weld, grind and work with metal • Fill potholes and resurface roads • Form and pour concrete • Haul and spread rock for road resurfacing • Remove dirt, grass, leaves and trash from catch basins and ditches • Pick up trash and debris on city property • Check to ensure traffic signs are in place and in good condition; repair or replace street signs, stop signs and other traffic signs as needed • Inspect trucks and other heavy equipment; ensure tools and supplies needed to perform assigned tasks are loaded on the truck • Cut brush and trees • Paint parking spaces, crosswalks, and other identifiers as necessary or requested • Maintain the compost site for the City of Macon • Dig ditches • Plow and haul snow; spread salt and chip on slick roads for weather events • Block off streets for traffic control purposes during parades and other events • Clear streets of limbs, brush and other debris after storms • Subject to weather callouts as needed for snow removal and street repair • Assist with city park maintenance • Perform other duties as assigned **Education / Experience: ** • High school diploma/GED preferred • No previous experience required, employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six (6) months of employment **Licenses / Certifications / Requirements: ** • Valid Missouri Class B Commercial Driver License (General Knowledge and Air Brakes) within six (6) months from date of hire • Proof of citizenship and /or eligibility to legally work in the United States of America • Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check • Must comply with Employee Policy Manual residency requirements within sixty (60) days from date of hire **Skills and Abilities: ** • Work in all weather conditions • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide • Use common sense to carry out work instructions (problem-solving ability) • Be thorough and accurate in inspecting work sites (attention to detail) • Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions (English) • Operate computers and general office equipment • Operate heavy equipment • Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment • Push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 100 lbs. • Stoop, bend, twist, kneel, walk, and climb Work Environment: The characteristics listed here describe the work environment the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee: • Works in an office/shop environment, indoors and outdoors, subject to all weather conditions • Is occasionally exposed to air contamination of dust, fumes, and exhaust • Is exposed to a dirty environment • Works in and around moving equipment • Occasionally works in awkward or confining areas • Is occasionally exposed to vibration • Is exposed to a moderately noisy to loud environment Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be a le to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.