Maintenance Worker III

Maintenance Worker III

Under general supervision, performs advanced skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of Town streets, rights-of-way, drainage facilities, traffic control devices, and related public infrastructure. Serves as the lead worker for assigned maintenance crews by coordinating daily work activities, providing technical guidance, demonstrating proper work methods, and assisting with work assignments to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.

This position performs all duties of a Senior Maintenance Worker while regularly operating medium and heavy equipment requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL). The Maintenance Worker III functions as the crew's technical resource and lead worker but does not exercise supervisory authority over employees.

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.

• Performs all duties assigned to the Maintenance Worker II classification.
• Serves as the lead worker for assigned maintenance crews by coordinating daily field activities and assisting with workflow to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
• Provides technical guidance, instruction, and on-the-job training to maintenance staff regarding equipment operation, maintenance techniques, safety practices, and work procedures.
• Assists the Streets Superintendent by communicating daily work assignments, monitoring work progress, and reporting operational issues.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and promotes safe, efficient work practices.
• Operates a variety of medium and heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, rollers, tractors, water trucks, and other specialized equipment requiring a Commercial Driver License.
• Performs roadway maintenance including asphalt patching, crack sealing, grading, shoulder repair, sign installation, striping, roadside landscaping, and drainage maintenance.
• Performs emergency response activities including roadway cleanup, storm damage response, debris removal, and traffic incident support.
• Performs pre-trip inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor servicing of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Identifies equipment deficiencies and reports repair needs.
• Assists with organizing materials, equipment, and resources for daily work activities.
• Completes work orders, inspection reports, equipment logs, and other required documentation.
• Assists with training temporary employees or inmate crews as assigned.
• Performs traffic control activities including placement of signs, barricades, cones, and flagging operations.
• Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Principles, practices, methods, and materials used in street maintenance, roadway construction, and public works operations.
• Safe operation and preventive maintenance of medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Traffic control procedures, work zone safety practices, and applicable OSHA and MUTCD standards.
• Equipment inspection procedures and routine maintenance requirements.
• Town safety policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Operating medium and heavy construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Training and providing technical guidance to maintenance employees.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing reports.
• Communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and the public.
• Lead work crews by providing technical guidance and coordinating daily work assignments without exercising supervisory authority.
• Read and interpret work orders, construction plans, maps, and specifications.
• Prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Work independently with limited supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations and changing operational priorities.
• Perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Safely lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in street maintenance, public works construction, infrastructure maintenance, or a closely related field.
• Experience operating medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or leading work crews on construction or maintenance projects.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) at the time of hire and tanker endorsement within 6 months after hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Valid Arizona Driver License if operating a privately owned vehicle for Town business.
• Must be available to work overtime, emergency call-outs, and occasional on-call assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving as a lead worker or coordinating the work of maintenance crews.
• Experience operating a variety of medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Arizona Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or additional CDL endorsements.
• Job-related coursework from a community college, vocational, technical, or trade school.
• Traffic control, OSHA, or other job-related safety certifications.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and the employee and is subject to change by the Town of Sahuarita as needed.

Management's vision is for all employees to embrace, support, and promote the Town's values, beliefs, and culture, which include but are not limited to the following expected behaviors:

• High ethical standards
• Active participation in teamwork
• Strong safety principles and safety awareness
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers

The Town of Sahuarita is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with a member of the Human Resources Department.