Street Maintenance I, II, III

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the City’s streets. The work performed is skilled, involving the operation of specialized equipment and other assigned tasks. The employee must also be experienced in basic street maintenance. Although the employee works under the direct supervision of the Street Assistant Manager, some tasks may require working independently following prescribed instructions, procedures, and policies.

Starting pay with NO EXPERIENCE is $16.66 per hour. There are three levels of Street Maintenance positions. Prior experience determines what level you qualify for. Pay is then determined by what level you are qualified for. Experience credit is also given for honorable military service.

Job Posting will remain open until filled.

• Mows grass, manage weeds, cut brush with or without power equipment
• Assists in the maintenance of roads, ditches, and street surfaces
• Performs routine mechanical maintenance of City equipment
• Performs snow removal of City streets and grounds
• Performs other duties as required.

Level II and III workers may do all of the above as well as:

• Assists in the maintenance of roads, ditches, street surfaces, and traffic signals
• Routinely operates heavy equipment

• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of traffic signals
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve daily routine tasks
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials and oral instructions
• Ability to procure needed repair parts and supplies as needed
• Ability to lead individual projects and/or departmental employees
• Knowledge of safe working habits

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Minimum of 6 mos - two years of related work experience (Level 1: 6 mos, Level II: 1 year, Level III: 2yrs), or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Must have a valid driver's license and driving history deemed acceptable to be insurable by the City's insurance.
• Class "A" Commercial Driver's license with appropriate endorsements already possessed or achieved within 6 months of employment

• This work involves physical labor and exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or equipment possibly weighing 80 lbs. or more with occasional maximum lift of 68 lbs. from floor to shoulder and 30 lbs. from floor to waist. Examples of movements include walking on uneven terrain and surfaces that may be slick from the elements, climbing in and out of ditches, bending, stooping, and/or shoveling as required;
  
  trimming trees, accessing heights, etc. The position frequently operates motorized equipment for extended periods. Regular and proper use of PPE is required. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

• Vacation Leave — Available after end of training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and accrual rate is based on years of service.
• Sick Leave — Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
• Holidays — The City provides 11 paid holidays.
• Medical and Dental Insurance — The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement — After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
• YMCA Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Free and Confidential
• Tuition Reimbursement — While employed ($1,000 a year)
• Life Insurance for employee and dependents — After 90 days paid by the City
• Disability insurance for employees — After 90 days paid by the City

The City of Andover is an equal‑opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the…