Streets Maintenance Worker

The Streets Maintenance Worker is an entry level position serving under close supervision of the Street Supervisor. Individuals learn general street maintenance practices and City procedures. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment in the field and at all times. As experience is gained and proficiency is demonstrated, individuals may advance to a higher skill level within the division.

• Cleans and removes debris from streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, drainage ditches, sidewalks, and street construction sites by shoveling, raking, sweeping, and picking up debris.
• Breaks up pavements, digs holes, cuts trenches, excavates, and fills in holes in streets and other paved surfaces, using sledge hammer, shovel, pick, spade, rake, hoe, hand tools or jackhammer; patches and paves streets and other paved surfaces.
• Loads, transports, and unloads construction equipment, materials, debris, and other heavy objects related to street maintenance, using appropriately sized vehicle and/or tractor with a mower, loader, or forklift.
• Builds forms and prepares surfaces for paving, patching, or repair/reconstruction of streets, curbs, and similar public works facilities.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces storm drain pipes, street signs, traffic markers, street benches, end barriers, guard rails, or other related objects.
• Operates asphalt rake, power roller, and hand tools; mixing, applying, leveling, or otherwise finishing concrete, asphalt or other such material to repair, replace, or reconstruct broken pavement.
• Asphalt paving and road reconstruction along with storm sewer inlet and curb & gutter repair.
• Assists with painting of traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, or curbs; using stencils, legends, striping, and taping equipment.
• Fabricates, installs, and repairs traffic/street signs and removes those no longer needed.
• Designs and fabricates special signs for municipal facilities, as needed.
• Operates small, medium, and heavy equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Sets up traffic control, including signs and barricades, and directs traffic around work sites.
• Performs work not specifically related to the operation, such as, moving heavy equipment or materials, various grounds work including grass cutting, snow removal and general housekeeping.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• May remove dead animals from rights of way as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Assesses condition of infrastructure, prepares reports and recommends improvements.
• Expected to be available for call-out in emergencies and available for work on weekends and holidays.
• Must acquire and maintain any special licensing and certification needed to perform duties properly.
• Assist other departments on an as needed basis.
• Assists in repairs and operations in the absence of normally assigned personnel as necessary.
• Responds to public works emergencies and natural disasters as necessary.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• A valid, current driver's license. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or ability to obtain.

• Language Skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication:
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication:
  Writes clearly and informatively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork:
  Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics:
  Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support:
  Follows policies and procedures;
  Supports organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism:
  Approaches others in a tactful…