Technician - Streets

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your skills, work outdoors, and make a difference in your community? The Technician I position in the Public Works Department, Streets area offers a great entry-level opportunity for people who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career in municipal service.

In this role, you’ll assist with a variety of maintenance and service activities, operate tools and equipment, help maintain City facilities and infrastructure, and work alongside an experienced team. You’ll gain valuable on-the-job experience while helping keep our community safe, clean, and well-maintained.

If you’re a team player ready to learn, willing to work, and proud of a job well done, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Maintains and repairs all aspects of street, drainage and alley maintenance, street signs, street striping, other roadway markings, and construction; performs line locates; responds to trouble calls on roads and equipment; patrols streets to identify and provide maintenance for traffic signals, signs, guardrails, barricades, and markings that need adjustment or repair.
• Operates equipment, tools, and motor vehicles such as trucks, specialty vehicles, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment to conform with applicable regulatory standards and City standards.
• Safely operates equipment and tools used at work site; places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites, and operates and maintains hand and power tools.
• On-call for emergency situations
• Responds tactfully to questions and comments from the public and delegates to appropriate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

No direct supervision exercised.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in general construction, road maintenance, stormwater collection systems, or related field preferred.

• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within one (1) year of hire.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Work extended or on-call hours.
• Ability to stand, walk long distances, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cold, heat, and outdoor hazards.

PLEASE NOTE:

Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form.