Roadside Maintenance Worker

Essential Functions

• Participates in the maintenance and light construction work on City roadsides or other assigned areas.
• Performs maintenance of grass areas, including seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, weed eating, and watering.
• Operates light trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment in roadside construction and maintenance activities.
• Participates in City roadside and right of way beautification and maintenance, mows grass, prunes plants, and cuts weeds.
• Maintains and repairs sprinkler and drip systems located along the City roadside areas.
• Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs to equipment; ensures maintenance shop, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition.
• Maintains ditches and alleyways; removes weeds and brush.
• Conducts traffic control duties at work sites and for emergencies and special events.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, and street signage.
• Supervises seasonal employees and inmate workers.

Knowledge

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Methods, materials, tools, and practices used in maintenance repair and construction of roadside areas.
• Proper and safe use of heavy automotive and power equipment used in maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions related to work.
• Records maintenance and retention policies and procedures.

Skills

• Maintaining completing basic repairs on tools and equipment.
• Leading the work of assigned crew members.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Maintaining accurate records and logs.
• Operating a variety of tools and equipment safely.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND two (2) years of experience in roadside construction and landscape maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License and Certification Requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona Department of Corrections (ADOC) Inmate Supervision Program certification.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Work is performed at various City roadside locations and requires exposure to various outdoor weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards, and potentially infectious diseases.
• May be required to climb, crouch, traverse uneven surfaces, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• The City of Winslow offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Supplemental Questions

• Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years? YesNo
• If yes, please explain
• Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign due to misconduct or unsatisfactory service? YesNo
• Do you have a valid Arizona driver's license? YesNo
• May we contact your present employer? YesNo
• Are you available to work Full-Time? YesNo
• On what date would you be available for work?