Street Maintenance Worker; Streets

Street Maintenance Worker

The Public Works Department is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker to work as part of a team performing various manual and semiskilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, curbs, drainage systems and road rights-of-way.

Examples of duties include:

• Assisting with public works installation, maintenance and repair projects such as asphalt and concrete; operating equipment; performing a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work.
• Assist with storm water maintenance repairs.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks as a member of a crew.
• Assists with mowing grass; helps pick up trash and debris; trims trees; installs landscaping.
• Operates trucks and related equipment when assigned; operates a variety of hand tools and small equipment in performance of assigned tasks.
• Assists with snow and ice control and removal.
• Assists with set-up of proper work zones including putting up barricades, work signs and cones.
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, stone and other materials.
• Cleans equipment; greases machinery and checks fluids.
• Assists with beautification and landscaping projects.
• Moves furniture and records; assists with special events.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum qualifications include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to exercise sound decision making, comply with workplace safety regulations, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.

Participation in emergency response activities and support of Town special events is expected.

Physical demands and working environment include:

Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain;

work at heights, in confined spaces, and below ground level; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights and descend on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight;

to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer