Maintenance Worker - Streets

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent or designee, perform a full range of maintenance tasks up to and including journey level work to implement City work programs. Depending on the assigned work area, perform a variety of duties for a full range of maintenance for facilities, parks, streets, or street landscape divisions. Provide logistical support and assistance for City programs and special events. Select and operate trucks, construction and maintenance equipment (motorized and non-motorized) in performing maintenance and improvement tasks for facilities, parks, streets, right-of-ways, public easements, and drainage systems.

This is an AFSCME represented position. This recruitment is open until filled. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for best consideration.

This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies within six (6) months of posting closure.

Essential Duties

Operate various types of equipment for road maintenance and construction; load, haul, and spread road maintenance material from dump trucks and trailers; operate mowing equipment for mowing roadside vegetation; and operate dump trucks with snow plow and/or sanding units attached for plowing or salting roads for snow and ice control. Perform routine road maintenance such as filling potholes, crack sealing, striping, installing pavement markings; brushing and blading; cleaning culverts; grading and reshaping shoulders; clearing debris from the roadway surface and right-of-way; spreading gravel, deicer, and salt; and clearing and removing snow; perform spot repairs to roadways and shoulders; place traffic cones and other traffic control devices; assist in the construction of minor public works improvements. Install, repair, and replace signs and posts.

Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition; operate various types of vehicles to transport materials and personnel; prepare and maintain records, such as daily reports identifying specific work duty activities and time allotments; respond to inquiries from the public providing information within scope of knowledge and position; respond to emergency situations as necessary; remove trash, debris, and dead animals from roadways; assist in training team members in safety and maintenance procedures and practices; perform flagger duties.

Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age. Any combination equivalent to two (2) years of experience in streets AND/OR relevant education, training, or certificate. This is a relevant combination of two (2) years.

License and Certification Requirements – All Positions

Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license and safe driving record by hire date and throughout employment.

Successful passing of background and reference checks, and driving record/abstract review. Applicants selected to interview must provide a driving record abstract at their expense, which is available at a minimal cost from the WA State Department of Licensing.

Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a City-approved medical examination. An offer of employment is conditioned upon passing a medical examination and drug screening.

Traffic flagger certification required within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment.

CPR/First Aid certification required within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.

A valid Washington CDL Class A or Class B driver's license.

A CDL Class A driver's license required within 12 months of employment and maintained throughout employment.

A CDL tanker endorsement (N) required within six (6) months of employment and maintained throughout employment.

A CDL air brake restrictions removed endorsement (L) required within six (6) months of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Applicants selected for interview must provide a current three-year commercial driving record abstract. Driving record abstracts are available at a minimal cost from the Washington State Department of Licensing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Standard methods of operation, maintenance, and repair for assigned function. Tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and repair of assigned function. City of Lakewood maintenance programs. Hazards and safe practices associated with maintenance and repair work. Basic requirements of maintaining assigned function in a safe, secure, clean, and orderly manner. Safe practices for operating, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on a variety of equipment. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. First aid and applicable safety precautions. Proper vehicle load distribution and securing methods. Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to working around traffic and moving equipment.

Ability to: Work flexible schedules, rotating shifts, and call backs on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Operate all machinery, tools, and equipment in a safe and proficient manner. Maneuver vehicles through traffic and into tight spaces to accomplish loading and unloading. Work independently with minimal direction and complete daily activities according to work schedule. Maintain accurate records. Obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications and licenses. Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Maintain regular, reliable, and timely attendance. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Follow procedures and clearly defined standards. Document daily activities accurately. Operate a variety of trucks and related motorized vehicles and equipment. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Estimate material quantities and weights in relation to the equipment assigned. Work outdoors and operate vehicles for extended periods under all weather conditions. Perform preventative maintenance and make adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment. Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.

Working Environment

Work is performed in both office and field and/or outdoor environments and requires travel to a variety of locations to perform work. Exposure to various weather conditions, traffic hazards, and hazards from obstacles and open trenches associated with construction sites. May be required to enter tight and confined spaces by crawling, climbing, or descending into the space.

Physical Abilities

Regularly required to perform sustained repetitive hand motion associated with the operation of motor vehicles, hand and power tools; heavy manual labor; work in confined spaces and around high levels of noise. Ability to sustain continuous physical effort including bending, walking, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, carrying, standing, sitting, manipulation of and lifting of heavy equipment, lifting or moving 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance. Ability to hear and understand verbal and written instruction, and to communicate with others to exchange information. Job requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hazards

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts; may work in high, precarious places; frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and equipment vibration; occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock; outdoor heat and occasional wildfire smoke during summer months. The noise level is usually loud.

FLSA Designation

Non-exempt, eligible for overtime.

Union Affiliation

AFSCME

Equal Opportunity

The City of Lakewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages, supports, and celebrates respect, empowerment, diversity, and inclusion for all. We welcome your contributions!

Benefits Summary for AFSCME Members

This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to Local 1938, Washington State Council of County and City Employees of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees collective bargaining agreement, City policies and plan booklets for details.

Work Hours: The normal work week is five consecutive days of not more than eight hours per day, exclusive of lunch period. City Hall is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where appropriate, alternative work schedules may be established, providing that not more than forty hours are scheduled per work week.

Salary Increases: Step increases are granted annually upon successful completion of a performance evaluation until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

Holidays: Employees are granted the following paid holidays: New Year's Day M.L. King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving the day after Thanksgiving Christmas day Employees accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date, which must be used within the following 12 month period. Holiday pay is pro-rated for employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week.

Paid Time Off: Paid time off leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences. Leave may be accumulated for succeeding years; however, the maximum accrual