Seasonal Street Maintenance Worker

Under close supervision, perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of streets and storm sewers; operate light equipment. Work varies; individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures is required. Operate various types of light construction equipment; perform manual labor in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of streets and storm sewers. Repair and maintain street signs, assist with painting and taping of streets.

Occasionally drive pickups and operate light equipment such as tractor mounted and push mowers. Work with street crews, other departments and the public. Perform overtime and other duties as assigned.

None.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time. (Daily)
• Comprehend written material for work assignments and work orders. (Daily)
• Apply and maintain knowledge of the current methods, equipment, materials and tools used to perform construction and maintenance tasks. (Daily)
• Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
  Assigned construction and maintenance tasks are performed and completed properly and efficiently. (Daily)

• Work Type: Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Climbing/Balancing: Climb inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required
• Walking: Extensive amount required
• Stooping/Bending: Frequently
• Stand/Sit: Sit about 10 percent of the time
• Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
• Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
• Speech: Occasionally express ideas by means of spoken words
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment and tools requiring moderate ability

• Inside/Outside: Work outside
• Cold/Heat: Adverse conditions possible
• Wet/Dry: Adverse conditions possible
• Noise/Vibrations: Heavy construction noise
• Hazards: Frequent exposure to traffic safety and construction areas
• Fumes/Dust/Odors: Frequent exposure to dust, fumes and odors
• Infectious Diseases: Medium exposure

• Ability to read and comprehend written material.
• Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.
• Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade plus working knowledge of tools and equipment used in manual labor. Must be eighteen years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

None.

Shovels, tampers, brooms, pickups, tractor-mounted and push mowers, and other hand tools.

The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.