Maintenance Worker I - (Streets)

About the role

This position is responsible for performing trade-based work involving maintenance and repair of the City's street, water, sewer, or storm drain infrastructure. In addition, may perform leaf collection and snow and ice removal duties, including varying shift-work.

Responsibilities

• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.
• Cleans and checks equipment and tools after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment and materials.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, underground electrical, television and cable, and water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints regarding streets, storm drains, water leaks, pressure loss, no water, and sewer stoppages; evaluates situations and explains findings to supervisor.
• Contact residents and business owners in the area where services will be affected.
• Assists in the set-up of sediment control devices.
• Follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as cones, arrow boards, and traffic warning signs.
• Assists in the installation of trench shoring devices, atmosphere tests, and other confined space entry equipment.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, dump truck, frontend loader, vacuum/flusher truck, rodder, leaf collection truck, and snow removal equipment.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools.
• Records a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities, water supply, consumption, etc.
• Acts as lead person on small work details.
• Responds to routine and after hour emergency calls, including, but not limited to, street, water, sewer, storm drain, and inclement weather events.
• Operates and uses various hand tools in asphalt and concrete repair, placement, and finishing.

Qualifications

• High school degree and one (1) year of responsible work in labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as a part of a crew, or any substantially equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) with required endorsements.

Skills

• Knowledge of general duties, tools, equipment operation, and practices required in operation and maintenance of City infrastructure and appurtenances including street, water, sewer, and storm drain operations.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards, safe workplace practices, and safety precautions for the proper execution and usage of a variety of equipment and power tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to handle and operate light and heavy hand tools and power equipment.
• Ability to independently perform manual tasks.
• Ability to determine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing malfunctions and to make minor repairs on such equipment.
• Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, snow removal, storm debris clean-up, and other emergency response at times other than regularly scheduled work hours.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: One of several types of health plans available, with the city contributing toward each plan. Participation is optional.
• Dental Insurance: Available through Guardian Dental, with the city contributing a portion of the cost.
• Vision: Offered through VSP, with the city contributing a portion of the cost.
• Group Life Insurance: Provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary, with the option to purchase additional supplemental life insurance coverage.
• Pension Plan: Defined benefit plan providing a specific monthly benefit at retirement, based on salary and length of credited service.
• Thrift Plan: Defined contribution plan subject to IRS code 401(a), with employees making pre-tax contributions and investment decisions.
• Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan: Optional retirement plan where contributions are made entirely by the employee, with pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options available.
• Legal Resources: Free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services for personal matters.
• Long-Term Disability Program: Provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical and dependent care expenses.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance: Covers both on and off the job injuries or illnesses.
• Tuition Assistance: Provides assistance for educational expenses.
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives: Offers incentives for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts: Access to various recreational and leisure activities and discounts.