Street Maintenance Worker

Job TitleSummary of JobWork involves manual labor in all aspects of street department and public works operations, to include snow removal, truck driving, equipment operator, garbage/recycling collector and drop-off attendant. Work unsupervised, alone or with a group. Work in other classifications will be assigned as necessary.Tasks Routinely PerformedOperate air hammer, concrete/asphalt saw, weed whip, chainsaw, tar kettles, painting equipment and other related hand tools.Perform manual labor on street repair, painting, garage maintenance, and other various labor duties.Plow snow on city sidewalks, city parking lots or other areas as assigned.Substitute as laborer for garbage, recycling collector and drop-off attendant.Truck driving for dump, garbage, recycling and snow plow vehicles.Work as laborer on curbside leaf and Christmas tree collection.Work as laborer on street patching crew.Assist in setting up traffic control barricades and signs.Assist in banner, flag, and Christmas decoration set up and removal as required.Perform other manual labor tasks as assigned.Assist with traffic signal/street light repair/maintenance.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required. Valid Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) with air brake test completed and passed or the ability to obtain CDL in six months. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to work day or night hours with minimal notice.Must be able to stand and walk continuously 6-8 hours per day 5 days per week.Must be able to bend, squat and twist to lift 51-100 pounds occasionally and 20-50 pounds continuously.Must have no limitations that impair doing the responsibilities of the position with either left or right hands.Must have no impairments that result from continuous exposure to odors from solid waste or yard waste.Must be able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, to extreme cold.Must have no limitations for occasionally working above heights that exceed 12 feet.Must have no limitations on seat belt use.Essential Knowledge & SkillsThorough knowledge of all state and local traffic laws.Knowledge of department operating procedures.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to write legibly for data collection and completion of reports.Understanding the mechanics and use of chainsaws, concrete saws, air hammers, weed whips, patchers, tampers, concrete mixers and various other hand tools.Knowledge of snow removal procedures.Knowledge on operation of dump trucks, garbage trucks, snow removal equipment and heavy equipment.Knowledge of proper safety procedures.AA/EOEThe City of Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All hiring, promotional practices, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained and conducted in a manner which does not illegally discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, political or religious affiliation, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or of this state or use or non-use of lawful products off the employer's premises during nonworking hours.Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). This information can also be found by visiting the Human Resources office. If you require accommodations during the selection process because of a disability, please notify our office.BenefitsThe City of Stevens Point provides an excellent benefit package:Health HDHP InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with City's HDHPFlexible Spending AccountStandard Life InsuranceGroup Life InsuranceIncome Continuation InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Sick LeavePaid Bereavement LeavePost Employment Health PlanDeferred CompensationWisconsin Retirement FundWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramContinuing Education