Street Maintenance Worker I

Job Summary

This position provides general landscape maintenance within city limits. This includes trimming trees, cutting grass, and working city events or projects. Operates machinery such as bucket truck, backhoe, loader, small tractor, boom mower, bush hog, front mount mower, zero turn, chain saws, pole saw, weed eater, skid steer, and forklift. Works alongside other crews to assist in any projects that need to be completed. Reports to the Street Maintenance Crew Leader.

Essential Functions

• Operates small trucks to haul dirt, debris, rock, solid waste, and landfill material. Operates non-CDL trucks such as 30" bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.
• Mows rights-of-way and medians.
• Trims and removes trees and bushes.
• Places traffic cones and/or uses of traffic signs and flags to perform traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD manual, wearing proper safety vest and PPE, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a job-related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving record), drug screen, and pre-employment physical.

Benefits

The City's group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The employees' health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City. The City pays 50% of family coverage. The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle. See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details. NOTE If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage. The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.