Streets Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Street Maintenance Technician (FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt)

Public Infrastructure - Reports to Streets General Foreman

$18.00 -$21.96 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Under the general supervision of the Streets General Foreman and performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city infrastructure. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety-sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety-sensitive positions from federal regulations.

Should one of these safety-sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform the job description outlined, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

• Asphalt patch repair
• Operate gasoline-powered hand tools
• Use various hand tools such as concrete rakes, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shovels, etc.
• Barricade maintenance and repair
• Inspect and/or repair streets and drainage systems to ensure proper functioning
• Determine the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines prior to excavation
• Maintain equipment and tools by cleaning and checking after use; keep records of inspections and maintenance
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights in loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment, gravel, and sand
• Perform all duties in conformance with safety and security standards
• Perform required labor in construction and maintenance projects: pavement cutting, ditch digging, laying and back filling, mowing, weed control, and litter removal
• Operate power construction and maintenance equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Perform manual tasks, such as setting bases and forms for concrete pouring
• Operate concrete saw to cut expansion and contraction joints; fill cuts with tar to allow concrete to breathe
• Finish surfaces of freshly poured concrete streets, walkways, and curbs to specified grade and contour using hand tools
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge: knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.

Abilities: come to work on time, follow directions, be honest and dependable, maintain a safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be courteous and considerate, be a team member, manage time effectively, concentrate on work, recognize problems, find solutions. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods, work safely, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Skill: skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

Class B CDL Oklahoma Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsement or ability to obtain Class B CDL within twelve (12) months of hire.

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, serial propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors in various weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, and vibration. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Noise level is usually loud.