Street Technician 1

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works.

SALARY RANGES:
$23.1543 - $32.4161 hourly / $48,160.84 - $67,425.54 annually (Employer-Paid PERS)
$27.9331 - $39.1064 hourly / $58,100.90 - $81,341.26 annually (Employee/Employer-Paid PERS)

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This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: .

• Maintains and repairs paved areas by cleaning surfaces, laying and raking asphalt and striping and marking pavement.
• Assists in constructing forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and in constructing and repairing sidewalks, ramps, curbs, gutters and drainage structures.
• Clears weeds, brush, trash and other debris from paved areas; may operate power equipment to accomplish such cleaning. Installs and repairs guard rails, signs, fences, security barriers.
• Assists skilled crew and learns to perform basic tasks in such craft areas as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, electronic and mechanical repair and construction.
• Loads and unloads trucks, fuels equipment and vehicles (automobiles, trucks), picks up and delivers materials and equipment, cleans and maintains tools and equipment, maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Constructs drainage structures; may assist in laying underground piping and sewer systems; installs shoring; serves as the flagger on a crew.
• Operates and adjusts a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the maintenance area to which assigned; may operate light equipment and drive trucks as assigned.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites from traffic hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Maintains basic records of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Performs snow removal activities as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a High School education or GED; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Class C Driver license
• Must obtain a valid Nevada Class A Driver's license with Tanker Endorsement within 8 months of employment.
• Must obtain OSHA 10 certification within 15 days of employment.
• Must obtain Flagger Certification within 8 months of employment.
• Must take pre-employment physical and respiratory fit test.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Shop mathematics.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Basic techniques for maintaining paving and interior and exterior areas of buildings and facilities.
• Basic painting, plumbing and carpentry methods, tools and techniques.
• Above-ground and underground facilities maintenance and repair work.
• Methods and practices of pavement maintenance and repair.
• Operation and capability of various trucks and light construction equipment.
• Techniques of cement construction, pouring and finishing.

Skill in:

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reading and interpreting plans, maps and instructions.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Performing general maintenance work, individually or as a member of a crew, in various areas, depending upon the function.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Incumbents are not required to apply theory or to use their own judgment. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described…