26-070 Maintenance Specialist-Streets, Full-time

The City of Dover is seeking a responsible individual to become part of the Streets Division, to perform  unskilled and semi-skilled work in the construction and maintenance of water, waste water and street projects.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.  $22.73 to $32.84 per hour, and eligible for full time benefit offerings. Closing date is open until filled.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):
1. Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling, raising old manhole covers and catch basins to road level for street reconstruction.
2. Install, repair, maintain, tap, clean and flush water mains, pipe, gates and fittings, and meters on mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
3. Connect residential and industrial service to existing mains.
4. Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
5. Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
6. Operate trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, tools and materials.
7. Assist in operation of jet truck, camera truck and other light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
8. Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
9. Perform maintenance of buildings and grounds as needed.
10. Repack, repair and rebuild pumps at plant and lift stations as needed.
11. Pump sludge de-watering; remove grit from grit channel; collect water samples and assists in lab work as assigned.
12. Complete and maintain records and reports as required.
13. Perform snow removal and sanding activities, assist in mitigating natural and man-made emergencies as needed.
14. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.
15. Maintains familiarity with and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
16. Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in public works and utility construction, maintenance and repair activities. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and in adverse conditions. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the general public. Ability to work under adverse conditions.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience in construction or building, OR any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must maintain complete certification for NE Collection Systems Operator Certificate Grade II and Road Scholar II Certification. Must maintain valid New Hampshire CDL-B with Air Brake Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement, CDL-A with endorsements preferred.