Street Maintenance Worker

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Public Works Department, City of Dubuque, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Multiple-FT-112025
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TNBU

Position Summary
Please note:
In addition to base pay listed on the job posting, this position may qualify for a Market Adjustment Supplement Pay of up to $5.85 per hour, depending on qualifications.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general direction and reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Street Maintenance Worker operates medium and heavy equipment and performs and supervises performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and operation of public works and park facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties
JOB DUTIES:

• Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer television truck, aerial bucket, , anti-icing unit, and other equipment and vehicles in various maintenance and construction tasks
• Repairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.
• Carrying resources on jobsites to include concrete forms, tools, and other resources.
• Responds to internal and external questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Excavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; cleans ditches and drainage systems; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; shovels asphalt/rock, sand, gravel and spreads and rakes asphalt; and operates miscellaneous manual and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor, pick, shovel, sledgehammer, grinder, drill and pipe wrench.
• Repairs or replaces storm intakes, catch basins, culverts, manholes, and water boxes.
• Repairs or replaces Street, Stop, Wayfinding signs and meter poles.
• Prepares and places barricades for projects and safety purposes.
• Cut and trim grass, weeds, and trees from right of way.
• Performs general grounds maintenance, basic painting, repair and maintenance assignments.
• Takes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions.
• Performs extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.
• Assists other departments with various duties as necessary.
• Checks tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment; washes, adjusts, and performs minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintains time and other records.
• Consistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience operating light, medium, and heavy duty equipment
• At least one year of experience in either asphalt and concrete maintenance and repairs
• High School Diploma OR GED
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, combination, and tanker endorsements within 6 months
• At least 6 months' experience with data entry, computer usage, or relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in Public Works' Snow and/or Ice Control Operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification for respiratory use in confined spaces within one year of starting date.
• At least one year of professional experience in asphalt or concrete.
• Welding and fabricating experience.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping and repetitive motions in the performance of daily duties; both near and far vision (with or without corrective device) while performing maintenance inspection of equipment; ability to lift, drag, and push vehicles, motors, engines, and other equipment and supplies weighing up to sixty (60) pounds; acceptable hearing (with or…