Street Maintenance

We are looking for our next team member who is interested in providing excellent service, is a creative problem solver, and understands the importance of the work we do for the Oakdale community. This position works alongside a crew to maintain and repair critical infrastructure, helping ensure Oakdale is a great place to work and live.

We recently moved into our new Public Works Maintenance facility. Oakdale offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive wages, generous PTO, and a full benefits and insurance program.

• a competitive compensation structure
• great benefits including 13 paid holidays
• a comprehensive insurance package
• participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• up to $600 annually for cell phone allowance/reimbursement
• up to $500 annually for purchase of safety shoes or protective outer gear
• up to $100 annually for prescription safety glasses
• uniforms and equipment to perform the job
• generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• October 30, 2026 - Initial review of applications
• Week of November 2, 2026 - First round virtual interview
• Week of November 9, 2026 - Second round in person interview

• City Council appointment: second/fourth Tuesday of the month
• Start date:
  
  On/after the Monday following appointment

We look forward to hearing from you!

This position performs duties that result in or contribute to the comfort, convenience, or safety within the City of Oakdale by ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the City’s street and storm sewer facilities. Primary job responsibilities include snow and ice removal, pavement management and repair, surface water maintenance, including catch basin maintenance, pipe, culvert replacement/repair, sediment and erosion control, and safe operation of a variety of equipment.

Our street maintenance team is essential to the Public Works department and provides assistance to all divisions, as designated by supervisors, generally working with a high degree of autonomy most of the time.

The Street Maintenance position plays a vital role in ensuring the operation and maintenance (including performing equipment operation, manual labor and general repair) of the City's essential infrastructure.

Successful candidates will have a knack for problem-solving and a commitment to public service. Candidates for this position must be available for extended workdays, callbacks, and shift schedules as required for the City's maintenance operations.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with other divisions to provide excellent and responsive public services, including daily maintenance, emergency situations, and special events.
• On-site and field communication with residents on a variety of environmental and public infrastructure topics
• Proficient with standard technology.
• Must possess good verbal skills, ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations; must be able to complete daily paperwork and timesheets, as well as daily progress reports both on paper and through electronic asset management and work order platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of natural resources, including landscape installation and maintenance.
• Operate single and tandem-axle dump trucks, light trucks, and other gasoline and diesel-powered equipment safely and economically.
• Operate mechanical equipment and attachments on trucks and other equipment such as hoists, pumps, winches, spreaders, snowplows, brooms, snow blowers, mowers, etc.
• Operate all heavy and…