Maintenance Worker- Streets

About the role

The Streets Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks as a member of a street maintenance and repair crew, under the general direction of the Public Works Streets and Drainage Supervisor. This individual safely performs manual labor tasks and operates tools and equipment to build, repair and maintain municipal streets infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Represents the City of Red Oak in a professional, appropriate manner at all times.
• Performs various tasks such as repairing concrete and/or asphalt pavement; maintenance and repair of storm-drain inlets and flumes; inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and repairing stormwater pipes and drainage ditches; trash & debris clean-up on streets and right-of-ways; creation and installation of traffic and street signs; barricade maintenance; tree trimming; ice & flood control; excavating by use of hand tools; weed eating; and mowing.
• Builds forms, pours, and finishes concrete projects.
• Operates a variety of Public Works equipment relative to work assignments, including: jackhammers; spray paint guns; rollers; front-end loaders; tamper; chainsaws; weed eaters & mowers; and trucks.
• Painting or installing buttons, crosswalks, and other traffic markings.
• Installation of traffic and street signs.
• Assists in drainage projects.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the public through courteous and cooperative interactions.
• Performs all job duties, tasks, and activities according to work instructions, defined procedures, and policies.
• Performs all work activities in a safe manner and follows all safety rules.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required by supervisor.
• Identifies, records and reports problems that interfere