Maintenance Worker I - Streets

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Applications for a full-time Maintenance Worker I position in the Streets division of our Public Works department are currently being accepted. The starting wage range for this position is $19.18 to $23.02, dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Below is a listing of some of the benefits that are also available:

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• 401(a) Plan with 6% employer match

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year

• Educational opportunities

Description:

Under the direction of the Street Foremen, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of streets, sewers, parks, equipment and City facilities.

Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation)

1.Assists in the maintenance and repair of City streets, parking lots, sidewalks, storm sewers and rights-of-way.

2.Assists in the maintenance and repair of City street/traffic signs, traffic signals and pavement markings.

3.Engages in snow removal using large and small equipment.

4.Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

5.Assists in basic facility maintenance and janitorial work.

6.Assists in the set-up and clean-up tasks associated with special community events.

7.Occasionally operates heavy and light construction equipment as needed.

8.Assists when needed in the performance of street maintenance and repair, sign maintenance and repair, sewer system repair and maintenance.

9.Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.

Essential Physical and Environmental Demands

Work is generally performed outdoors year round in varying weather and environmental conditions. Work sites may be dusty, noisy and on occasion, hazardous. Job duties require a considerable amount of physical activity, including walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, climbing, digging and scooping with a shovel, raking, and shoveling snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Must be able to hear and understand voices at normal conversation levels. Incumbents must have the ability to transport themselves to and from work sites and lift 20 pounds frequently and repeatedly and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and as needed. Incumbents must also possess the coordination and manual dexterity necessary to physically access and maneuver on rough and irregular terrain. Must be able to physically enter and exit a confined space such as sanitary manholes or utility vaults. Incumbent must also be able to work from a ladder at heights greater than four (4) feet and ability to work from a lift in excess of 20 feet.

Education, Training, License, Certification and Experience

1.Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.

2.Must possess a valid driver's license. Required to obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License and all CDL endorsements the City deems necessary within twelve (12) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.Basic knowledge of procedures utilized in street and building maintenance and repair.

2.Ability to accept and follow directions.

3.Basic mathematical skills.

4.Basic computer skills.

5.Ability to read a tape measure.

6.Basic mechanical skills.

7.Ability to work from a ladder at heights greater than four (4) feet.

8.Ability to safely operate small hand and power tools, equipment, light and medium snow removal equipment, and motor vehicles.

9.Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team and with the public.

10. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, fellow employees, patrons and members of the public.

12. Ability to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

13. Ability to maintain regular and dependable attendance on the job, including attendance and job performance for possibly prolonged periods of time when called out on short notice due to weather conditions, emergencies and similar situations of public necessity.

Note: Physical, drug and background screens follow all conditional offers of employment.