Description

The purpose of this position to perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, repair and related service activities related to streets, sidewalk, storm drain, sign, traffic marking and to operate construction equipment as required.

Essential Job Functions:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Work as part of a streets maintenance crew; patch pavement and seal cracks; remove graffiti; perform bikeway maintenance.
• Construct forms; pours and finishes concrete.
• Operate construction equipment such as dump trucks, rollers, motor graders, front loaders, 10-yard rotary mix truck, excavators, forklifts, aerial lift trucks, backhoe, asphalt paver, hydro/vacuum trucks, sweepers and power tools such as compressors, rotor hammers, jack hammers, paint sprayers, asphalt grinders, and concrete saws.
• Clean up debris from walkways, ditches, alleys and streets; perform work in emergency situations as required.
• Inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains. Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Pick up and transport debris and refuse to each dumping site as required.
• Maintain markings, traffic signs, and guardrails.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Transport equipment/materials to job site.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires eighth grade education plus five years in a relate field or high school equivalency.  
• Two years of experience operating light, median and heavy equipment.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.