Public Works Maintenance Worker - Streets

Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Streets

This Public Works Maintenance Worker I for Streets performs any combination of laboring, equipment operation, semi-skilled building, and mechanical trades assignments involving the maintenance and repair of streets, premises, and property of the municipality and the provision of scheduled and emergency services within the Public Works Department.

• Builds and sets forms for the pouring and finishing of concrete for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, footings, catch basins, manholes, storm sewers; mixes, pours, and spreads concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Spreads and levels earth, sand and gravel using public works vehicles, hand and power tools; lifts, carries and holds materials, cleans tools, equipment, materials and work areas.
• Cleans and repairs catch basins, manholes, culverts and storm drains using public works equipment, hand and power tools.
• Operates, services and maintains motor grader, endloader, backhoe, tractors, street sweeper and related public works equipment; assists Maintenance Mechanic in the repair and maintenance of public works and other municipal vehicles and related equipment; checks gas, oil and fluids; washes vehicles.
• Trims and removes trees and brush using chainsaw and chipper; rakes leaves and removes fallen branches and other objects that are hazardous to public safety.
• Removes snow from streets, sidewalks, and city facilities using graders, dump trucks, end loaders, snow blowers, and related equipment. Mixes and applies anti-icing materials.
• Drives trucks equipped with dump bodies, tanks, and peripheral equipment to transport loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rocks, and related materials to the job site; loads the truck by hand or by operating a mechanical loader.
• Erects barricades, fences and rails to protect the public from hazardous conditions.
• Levels and finishes gravel roads using a motor grader; maintains shoulders by proper leveling, filling and blading.
• Installs and maintains traffic signs and markers; maintains sign inventory; installs and repairs traffic lights; hangs signs and decorations on municipal facilities and premises using hand and power tools; assists in flood control and related emergency situations; assists in spring cleanup tasks.

• Knowledge of the materials, equipment and tools used in road/street maintenance and various public works maintenance and construction functions.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of heavy and specialized equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of laboring and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of streets/roadways, various types of public works equipment and building structures and premises.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to perform mechanical work.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to minimize risk and ensure safe working environment.

• Graduation from High School or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years in a road construction or public works setting.
• Any combination of general construction, repair, maintenance, and equipment operation experience.

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class A CDL with air brake option or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire date.
• Candidates for a position in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.