Senior Maintenance Worker II - Street Maintenance

CDL Enhancement:
Additional $10,000.00

This position provides complex maintenance and repairs of streets, sidewalks, curbs, lanes, and shoulders.

We offer great pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457

B), pension plan, flexible spending account, employee referral program, home purchase assistance, and 12 paid holidays!

• Performs semiskilled and skilled manual labor tasks to maintain and repair streets, roadways, and infrastructure; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Flags Traffic/Sets up work zones; assists Crew Chiefs and Equipment Operators as directed in cross-training staff in a variety of asphalt and concrete tasks.
• Inspects equipment and tools for the proper operating condition; repairs, maintains, and adjusts equipment; follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergencies; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Savannah and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Sets forms, mixes, and pours concrete, spreads and lays asphalt, or spreads crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Operates an air/jackhammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
• Excavate and trench grade to specific elevations; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation.
• Operates a variety of construction equipment (i.e., dump truck) for removing concrete, asphalt pavement, and grading gravel structures to city standards.
• Lifts to 80 lbs and shovels
• Perform other related or assigned duties as required.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; one (1) year of skilled asphalt and/or concrete finishing experience is necessary.

Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license

Work Location: 14 Interchange Drive

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs, 7 am - 5 pm

Additional Requirements:

Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.
• Lifting to 80 lbs and shoveling.
• Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in oral communication.