Maintenance Worker I

Essential Functions

• Performs general maintenance work on streets, traffic signs, storm sewers, right-of-way clean-up and mowing, and City parks.
• May operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader, and tractor with end loader as necessitated by weather conditions.
• May operate tractor with mowing attachments.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment he/she is to operate.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• General knowledge of construction procedures with respect to street maintenance and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of the State laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highways.
• Necessary knowledge to perform routine maintenance on equipment he/she is operating.
• Skill and care in the operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and at times under adverse weather or working conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with no restrictions.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations at any time, day or night, with no restrictions.

Minimum Required Experience And Training

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read maintenance instructions and complete simple forms.
• Must have the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License-Class B from the State of Ohio within one year of hire.
• The City will pay and/or train the employee if needed.
• Ability to drive at night with no restrictions.
• Must be able to be insured and remain insurable by the City’s insurance carrier if the position requires driving.

Benefits

The City of Forest Park offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including: pension plan, health care, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave and deferred compensations plans.