Highway Maintenance Craftsperson

The City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Services, Highway Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Highway Maintenance Craftsperson.

The Craftsperson performs skilled labor duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, highways, bridges, and related traffic control systems. Other responsibilities may include incidental facility maintenance and general public works related duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing labor duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, highways, bridges, and related traffic control systems, including incidental facility maintenance and general public works related duties.
• Performing maintenance duties operating heavy dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, specialized road construction and maintenance equipment, stripers and mowers, and other grounds or tree maintenance equipment.
• Performing daily servicing and maintenance on equipment assigned, including incidental related welding.
• Performing incidental building maintenance work on functionally related buildings and structures, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry repairs, and operating hand and power tools in the performance of the tasks assigned.
• Working with contractors during construction or excavation on streets, bridges, sidewalks, driveways, etc.
• Working with and directing employees of lesser skill levels in maintenance of streets and highways and related buildings and structures.
• Working with contractors in the marking out and/or location of utilities and appurtenant devices and structures during construction or excavation on streets, bridges, culverts, sidewalks, driveways, etc.
• Checking highway-related contractor work for satisfactory completion and compliance with permits.
• Safely operating vehicles assigned.
• Walking routes as required.
• Performing other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements and Hoisting Licenses Class 1C, Class 2A, Class 4E, and Class 4G.
• Two years of acceptable experience operating heavy equipment such as trucks, snowplows, loader/backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, or other hydraulic equipment of a type to be used in the performance of tasks assigned.
• Two years of acceptable experience as a construction journeyman or equivalent in street construction or general contracting industry.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, techniques, equipment, materials, and safety practices used in a Public Services Department.
• Demonstrated ability to read and use drawings and maps.
• Ability to climb ladders and enter manholes, access ways and underground vaults, walk long distances over uneven terrain, lift 50 lbs from ground to chest height in a standing position, and work outdoors during all seasons.
• Ability to interact with people on an up-beat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.