Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing semi- and highly-skilled labor and equipment operation provide the public with safe, clean & well-maintained street, pedestrian and storm drainage systems for the convenience and safety of the public.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday from 9:00pm - 5:30am and is eligible for a $1.00 per hour night shift differential per the AFSCME Labor Contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Street Maintenance Operator I:

Performs various tasks in the installation, repair, and maintenance of road systems, alleys, and public right-of-way; detects unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment and respond accordingly. Proficient in the safe, efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools including hand shovels, rakes, jack hammers, dirt compactors and other tools to maintain gravel, asphalt and concrete streets and surfaces. Conducts adequate pre-trip inspections on equipment and will report and request maintenance needs. Performs operation of common equipment including front end loader, small skid steer loader, riding roller, pickups and other utility maintenance vehicles. Assists with set up and removal of traffic control devices; assists with street patching activities for both asphalt and concrete surfaces; assists with sanding, brining, and street maintenance operations within safety guidelines appropriate for the equipment and activities assigned. Performs snow removal processes; able to follow map routes to complete assigned snow routes in an efficient and timely fashion. Must be willing to respond at variable hours to address emergency or snow related events.

Street Maintenance Operator II:

in addition to above duties

Proficiently operates more advanced equipment including motor grader, paving machine, street sweeper, Vac Truck, and backhoe to maintain asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces, clean streets and remove snow, and to complete special projects. Performs minor carpentry and concrete finishing activities to include building and setting forms, forming curb and gutter, setting walls, and flat work to meet the required specifications. Performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment to protect the operational integrity of the machinery, to include building, changing, and setting brooms on street sweeping equipment. Completes flagging activities to control the flow of traffic around active job sites, to maintain a safe work zone for crew members and warn the public of potential safety hazards. Familiar with traffic control configuration for maintenance and short-duration activities.

Street Maintenance Operator III:

in addition to above duties

Provides guidance to work crews in the completion of daily tasks to achieve effective time and resource utilization. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment including explaining street maintenance procedures; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Conducts pre-treatment process for pro-active ice removal; able to complete all salt brining activities independently to include mixing salt brine to achieve desired results. Performs advanced operation of all equipment used for maintenance activities including double wing plows and/or winged blades during extremely adverse weather conditions

Qualifications:

Street Maintenance Operator I:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and demonstrated mechanical aptitude, along with familiarity in street/road construction and /or heavy equipment operation.

Street Maintenance Operator II:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with (1) year directly related experience in street/road construction and /or heavy equipment operator experience, having completed a minimum of 400 hours of training to demonstrate proficient operation of more advanced equipment including motor grader, paving machine, street sweeper, Vac Truck, and backhoe to maintain asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces, clean streets and remove snow, and to complete special projects.

Street Maintenance Operator III:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and (3) years related experience in street/road construction and /or heavy equipment operator experience.

All Operators:

Must possess a valid driver's License.

Level II and above:

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 180 days from date of hire required for Level II and above.

Work Environment:

Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.