Street Maintenance Worker/Mechanic Assistant

About the role

Performs required labor as part of a public works crew for the maintenance and repair of City streets and other public rights-of-way. Performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty municipally owned automotive machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs required labor as part of a public works crew including pouring asphalt and concrete, crack sealing, patching, painting, or other duties necessary for the maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, parkways, lots and other public rights-of-way.
• Performs debris pick-up, tree and branch removal/trimming, snow removal, street sweeping, and de-icing activities as the seasons dictate.
• Operates vehicles and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment and materials.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs routine inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or necessary repairs to the Street Superintendent.
• Affords assistance to the Street Dept. Mechanic when needed with installations, adjustments, or replacement of parts on City owned fleet vehicles along with other mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Installs and/or repairs street signs and performs other duties relative to sign maintenance.
• Places barricades and assists with the coordination of street closures as assigned.
• Affords assistance to other City Departments as necessary.
• Performs basic carpentry and maintenance on City-owned facilities as assigned.
• Performs all duties in conformance with the appropriate safety and security policies of the City of Vermillion.
• Must be available during periods of emergency for 24-hour call out and are required to participate in an on-call rotation. Such activities may include snow removal, street sweeping, debris clean-up, and fallen tree removal.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Street Superintendent.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Applicant must obtain a State of South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 60 days of beginning employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in maintenance, construction, repair work, or related occupation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and street repair activities.
• Skill in the operation of road maintenance equipment and listed equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time;
• Ability to work safely;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly works outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life, and retirement. The City of Vermillion is a proud equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.