Streets Worker I

About the role

The Streets Worker I performs hands-on street maintenance including pothole repair, concrete work, traffic control setup, stormwater system maintenance, and snow removal operations. This is a physically demanding outdoor position requiring work in all weather conditions and participation in an on-call rotation after six months of employment.

The Streets Worker I receives close supervision from the Streets Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining and repairing streets, including patching, pothole repairs, painting, and striping
• Assists with concrete replacement or repairing, including sidewalks, curbs and gutters, pathways, and trails
• Installation and repairs of street signs, streetlights, and stormwater systems
• Performs litter and weed removal and control, tree removal and trimming, and general labor duties as assigned
• Loads and unloads trucks, moves equipment, and performs routine stormwater maintenance, including dams, ditches, retention and detention ponds, and custodial duties
• Operates or is trained to operate dump trucks, and other light equipment, such as a Skid Steer, Striper, and Compactor
• Performs a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair duties, and checks and services assigned equipment as directed
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, and portrays a positive public image

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, and 1 year of outdoor labor, construction, or equipment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Some knowledge of routine road repair and maintenance functions and stormwater collection system maintenance work
• Ability to operate or learn to operate light equipment, and ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Qualifications

• Must obtain Utah CDL within one year of employment
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, AED, and Flagger Certification within one year of employment
• Must obtain Traffic Control Technician certification within one year of employment

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position works in variable weather and traffic conditions, and performs light and heavy labor. Tasks regularly involve working in traffic with the use of safety equipment, and include walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, climbing, and lifting.

Talking, hearing, and seeing are necessary for performing most essential duties, and common eye, hand, and finger dexterity is required for most essential functions.