Street Maintenance Worker III (Transportation and Public Works) (Non-Civil Service)

About the role

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The Street Maintenance Worker III possesses a CDL license and performs a variety semi-skilled strenuous labor duties in the maintenance, care, and repair of streets, facilities, utilities, aviation grounds, public spaces, landscaping, and park grounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of strenuous labor for the streets maintenance activities within the City; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete, spreads and lays asphalt or spreads crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs and gutters or streets; operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
• Lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained; loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Flags traffic and sets out barricades, cones, or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
• Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation; cleans drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
• Drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies or material to and from the work sites and locations; cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions; fills out timesheets and performs pre-trip inspections.
• Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
• Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.
• Preparing surfaces and adaptability of surface materials
• Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures
• Ability to read, write, and develop reports.
• Understanding and following drawings, designs, and other oral or written instructions
• Performing work using large equipment requiring CDL and adhering to safety standards.
• Ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Understanding traffic laws and streets maintenance activities.

Experience

3 Years in experience in low-skilled and unskilled strenuous labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines

Licenses and Certifications

CDL - Group B - Commercial Drivers License

Education

None

Pay

$47,819.20 - $53,164.80 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.