Street Operator

Street Operator I – Mississippi Department of Employment Security

• Concrete construction
• Street and storm drain construction layout
• Asphalt properties and application techniques
• Concrete staking and construction
• General knowledge of M.U.T.C.D.
• General knowledge of construction layout
• Knowledge of uniform traffic control devices
• Proper grammar and proper use of English in speaking and writing
• OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
• Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication
• General functions and operations of municipal government

• Ability to accurately interpret construction blueprints
• Operate backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, track hoe, dump truck, steel wheel roller, air hammers, plus concrete mixer
• Ability to set road grades and storm sewer grades
• Interpret construction plans and stake construction using a level and transit
• Operate a striping machine
• Work as a team member with other employees
• Make decisions within specified time restraints
• Communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other City employees, contractors, etc., both orally and written
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work autonomously when necessary
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
• Deal with others in a professional manner
• Maintain professional composure in heated situations
• Follow departmental and City procedures

• Must have, or obtain within one year, a valid Class B Commercial driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional training in heavy equipment operation strongly recommended
• At least three years of experience in street and storm drain construction required

• Hand tools such as asphalt rakes, shovels, etc.
• Heavy equipment such as motor grader, dozer, trucks, rollers, backhoes, etc.

Physical work includes walking, standing, lifting, stãanding and shoveling. Regular outdoor work in all weather conditions. Exposure to paints, asphalt, concrete, and hazardous materials.

Regular hours year‑round with occasional overtime and night work when needed. No shift work. 100% outdoors. The operator is occasionally on call and responsible for safety and legal issues related to the work.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and background investigation; and job‑related tests may be required.

• Maintain city streets
• Repair potholes
• Repair streets
• Paint and stripe all city streets
• Install and maintain storm drains>
• Clean ditches and storm drains
• Build concrete inlets and tops
• Construction staking
• Construct curbs and gutters
• Construct sidewalks
• Maintain street signs
• Replace street signs
• Repair and replace signs as needed
• Install street markers
• Assist other agencies as needed
• Perform other duties as directed

You may be assigned to other city departments to perform various tasks on an as needed basis.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing — Government Administration