Streets Maintenance Operator

Streets Maintenance Operator 1

Performs a variety of entry level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city streets, alleys and related roadways:

• Operates specialized heavy equipment and light equipment
• Transports and deposits various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, etc.
• Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems for shop repair
• Prepares proper barricading for streets, water and related public works projects
• Performs a variety of ground maintenance and construction work requiring the use of hand and power tools, such as building forms, framing projects, etc.

Responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one (1) year of responsible experience in a field directly related to road construction: OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B required, CDL-A preferred) within six months of hire.
• Must become a certified Traffic Control Technician and Flagger Certified within 6 months of hire.
• Must work in On-Call rotations.
• May become a certified Street Sweeper Operator.
• May be required to become HAZMAT certified.
• May be required to become Pesticide Applicator Certified.
• Some knowledge of specifications, grades, machinery, materials, and methods of constructing roads, bridges, drainage systems, culverts, etc.
• Safety standards related to road construction.
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Skill in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions.
• Make minor repairs on assigned vehicles, perform heavy physical labor.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test.