Service Maintenance Worker

Primary Job Duties

• Construction:
  • Operates heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, back hoes, sludge equipment, rollers, snow plows, compressors, loaders, brush chipper, leaf vacuum machine, street sweeper, etc.
  • Operates specialized equipment used in the maintenance of streets and underground utilities.
  • Operates power and hand tools.
  • Adjusts and regulates equipment.
  • Lays asphalt and concrete, fills potholes, pavement marking, sign maintenance and installation.
  • Pavement marking, sign maintenance and installation.
  • Repairs and maintains streets, curbs and sidewalks.
  • Repairs and maintains the storm and sanitary sewer systems.
  • Plows snow, spreads de-icers.
• Refuse & Recycling:
  • Operates heavy equipment including refuse and recycling collection vehicles, trucks, back hoes and loaders, brush chipper, leaf vacuum machine, recycling processing equipment, etc.
  • Washes, inspects and lubricates refuse and recycling equipment between service maintenance intervals.
  • Adjusts and regulates equipment as required.
  • Completes each daily route in residential and commercial refuse and recycling collection as assigned.
  • Positions dumpsters, performs large trash collection.
  • Collects, sorts, separates, processes and delivers recyclable materials.
• Buildings & Grounds:
  • Operates heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, back hoes, industrial mowers, snow plows, compressors, loaders, brush chipper, leaf vacuum machine, etc.
  • Operates power and hand tools.
  • Adjusts and regulates equipment.
  • Maintains and improves the City’s parks and park facilities.
  • Constructs and repairs park equipment and amenities.
  • Installs and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers and other plantings on public property and within the rights-of-way.
  • Maintains and improves Westwood Cemetery including mowing and trimming, brush, leaf and trash removal, headstone installation and maintenance, etc.
  • Maintains, constructs, renovates, services and repairs City facilities including plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, welding, etc.
  • Performs routine and non-routine maintenance work on buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment.
  • Affords support recreational programming and events.
  • Performs manual labor as required for city operations.
  • Complies with all safety procedures, work rules, and regulations and directives established to prevent injury and\or to reduce hazards to themselves, fellow employees, municipal property, and the public.
  • Attends required training.
  • Accurately completes assigned paperwork/documentation.
  • Fills in on Refuse & Recycling and/or Construction crews as assigned.

Special Qualifications And Job Requirements

• Class B Ohio Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements.
• Available for rotating stand-by assignment.
• Ability to work in trenches.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to work safely and responsibly with little supervision.

The City of Oberlin Offers

• A comprehensive benefits package.

Required Questions

• Do you currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
• If you do possess a valid CDL, please indicate any endorsements/restrictions:
• Are you related to any current City of Oberlin employee or elected official?
• If you are related to a current employee or elected official, indicate the name(s) and relationship to you:
• Have you ever been previously employed at the City of Oberlin?
• If yes, when were you previously employed by the City of Oberlin and in what position?
• Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?