Maintenance Worker I (Streets/Storm Drainage)

Street/Drainage Division Worker

Position is posted "open until filled." All candidates must complete an online application, even if attaching a cover letter and resume.

The schedule for this position will be Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 3:00pm. Posted rates are for a 36-hour workweek.

Position Function: Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and/or Designee, performs assigned duties necessary to support the Street/Drainage division to ensure the proper construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, driveways, walking paths, curbs, gutters, storm drainage systems, and rights-of-way.

Essential Duties - % of Performance:

• Performs duties necessary to support the Street/Drainage Division to ensure the proper construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, driveways, walking paths, curbs, gutters, storm drainage systems, and rights-of-way. Duties include but are not limited to: setting forms; pouring, shoveling, and finishing concrete work; raking asphalt; and pothole repaired (hot or cold patch). Responsible for appropriate signage and/or traffic markers, and other traffic control measures. - 70%
• Performs duties to construct, repair, and maintain inlets, water feature structures, and storm flumes/structures. Duties include, but are not limited to: installation, repair, and maintenance of storm pipes, inlets, baffle boxes, and bridges. - 15%
• Assists with the proper maintenance of City grounds, retention ponds, rights-of-way, and common areas of City owned property and/or facilities, providing a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Duties include, but are not limited to: trash/debris removal, post-storm clean up, painting, lighting, etc. Responsible for safely using and proper care and maintenance of all tools and equipment necessary to complete projects, assignments, and/or tasks. - 10%
• Performs additional duties as assigned. - 5%

Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Balancing - F
• Bending - F
• Carrying - F
• Climbing - O
• Crawling - O
• Crouching - O - C - Continuous
• Fine Dexterity - F
• Foot Controls - F - F - Frequently
• Handling - F
• Hearing - C - O - Occasionally
• Kneeling - O
• Lifting - F - R - Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling - F
• Reaching - F - N - Never
• Standing - F
• Sitting - O
• Stooping - F
• Twisting - F
• Vision - C
• Walking - F

Physical Demand Descriptions:

• Bending/Stooping/Twisting - set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, digging/shoveling, trenching, concrete/asphalt work, manual/physical labor, etc.
• Climbing/Balancing - Ladders, stairs, equipment, vehicles, uneven terrain, etc.
• Fine Dexterity - phone, tools, equipment, tools, etc.
• Foot Controls - driving, operation of equipment, manual labor, uneven terrain, etc.
• Hearing - construction site, phone, two-way radio, traffic, communication with co-workers, supervisor, and customers, etc.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, equipment maintenance/repair, manual labor, etc.
• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling/Reaching/Handling - Up to 100lbs - work aids, equipment, tools, materials, set-up/tear-down worksite, construction, trash/debris removal, concrete/asphalt work, etc.
• Standing - Concrete/asphalt work, trash/debris removal, setting up/tearing down work area, etc.
• Talking - Communication with co-workers, supervisor, and customers, two-way radios, phone, etc.
• Vision - driving, equipment, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Walking - to and from shop, to and from buildings, at worksite, trash/debris removal, concrete/asphalt work, uneven terrain, etc.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and/or Work Aids:

• Heavy equipment, vehicle, hand-held and power tools and equipment, hard hat, safety and/or protective clothing (e.g., hardhat, goggles, gloves, ear, etc.), steel-toed or composite-toed safety boots/shoes, mobile communication devices, etc.

Environment:

• Duties are performed primarily within an outdoor environment or setting. Possible exposure to electrical & chemical hazards; water; vibration; loud noise; inclement weather; and dust, allergens, mold, inclement weather/extreme temperatures, etc.

Requirements/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required knowledge and experience is normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School diploma or GED, and minimum of six (6) months' work of related experience in Construction, Drainage, Transportation, Utilities or related field are required.
• Obtain Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) months of hire.
• Obtain State Class A CDL within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.
• Ability to take and follow oral instructions, as well as hand signals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and product directions.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work during weekends and night-time events and hours of operations.
• Skilled in operating ride and push mowers, graders, and hand-held and/or power tools.
• Knowledge of trench procedures and safety.
• Knowledge of logout/tagout procedures and safety.
• Must be able to work "on-call" or emergency hours.
• Must be able to work outside normal business hours.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Must pass all post offer pre-employment processes and/or procedures, to include but not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, and applicable Background Checks.