Public Works: Streets Maintenance Technician

The City of Hamilton is seeking a dependable, motivated, and service-oriented individual to join its Public Works Department as a Streets Maintenance Technician I
Under general supervision, this entry-level position performs manual labor, routine maintenance, and operational support to preserve and improve the City's streets, drainage systems, rights-of-way, and municipal infrastructure.
The position supports roadway repairs, drainage improvements, debris removal, traffic control, and emergency response operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to public safety, teamwork, and pride in maintaining the infrastructure that serves Hamilton residents, businesses, and visitors.

• Performs general maintenance, repair, and improvement activities on City streets, roadways, alleys, and rights-of-way.
• Assists with pothole repairs, asphalt patching, pavement maintenance, and roadway surface restoration.
• Supports repairs associated with utility cuts, pavement failures, and street deterioration.
• Removes fallen trees, brush, limbs, litter, and debris from public streets and municipal rights-of-way.
• Assists with street signage installation, maintenance, and replacement.
• Supports preventative maintenance activities intended to extend the useful life of municipal infrastructure.

• Assists with establishing and maintaining traffic control zones during street repairs, utility work, and special events.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, warning signs, and other traffic control devices.
• Follows applicable workplace safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintains awareness of public safety, pedestrian access, and traffic conditions while performing maintenance activities.
• Reports unsafe conditions and potential hazards to supervisory personnel.

• Participates in emergency response activities involving severe weather, flooding, fallen trees, roadway obstructions, and other municipal emergencies.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to after-hours emergencies as assigned.
• Provides operational assistance to other Public Works divisions, including water, wastewater, parks, facilities, and general municipal maintenance, as directed.
• Assists with City-sponsored events and community improvement projects when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.