Street Service Specialist

The salary indicated above includes longevity (1% earned after five years and increases to a maximum of 4% after 20 years). 

Operates a variety of specialized equipment and performs varied manual work to maintain City streets.  Assists more experienced employees in repair and construction projects. (Note – this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)

Reports to Street Service Specialist Supervisor, Street Service Specialist Senior, or Street Service Specialist Lead.

Assists in the installation and maintenance of city streets, sidewalks, and right of ways.

Operates construction equipment and power tools including dump trucks, front-end loader, scat truck, backhoe, arrow hammer, compressors, jack hammers, concrete saws.

Inspects, cleans, and repairs small tools and equipment to include: replacement of wear items, and installation of new/or replacement items. Inspects vehicles and equipment for deficiencies prior to operation on a daily basis.

Operates five and ten yard trucks to spreads sand or salt on roadways for ice and snow control; hauls gravel, sand, asphalt, sod, and other materials.

Removes old asphalt and determines subgrade suitability; applies asphalt, repairs pot holes, utility street cuts, and street overlays.

Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Provides notice and information within the area of assignment.

Assists in operating paint spray or plastic application equipment to stripe, mark, delineate, or make legends on street surfaces.

Directs the work of temporary employees.

Performs a full range of maintenance and repair duties in assigned area of work.

Sets up and maintains safety of traffic control.

Vegetation control which includes City right of ways grass, weeds, along with any vegetation obstructing signs.

Other Duties
– Regular attendance is an essential requirement
– Performs related work as assigned and/or required

Knowledge of:
• Equipment, procedures, and materials needed in construction, repair and maintenance of City streets and associated infrastructures.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices for street projects.
• GIS/ESRI for maintenance and customer response

Ability to:
• Safely and efficiently carry out assignments with little supervision.
• Negotiate the streets and right of ways of the city confidently.
• Build good customer relations with the public.
• Read and understand basic maps and blueprints.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Adapt and improvise tools and work methods to accomplish work assignments.
• Learn to proficiently operate equipment such as jackhammer, backhoe, front-end loader, street sweeper, dump truck, etc.
• Troubleshoot equipment operation.
• Understand and follow written and oral instruction.
• Work effectively within a group of five or more employees.
• Report to emergencies 24 hours a day.
• The ability to get along with others and be an effective team member. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year experience in road construction or equipment operation.   Valid Washington State Driver’s License. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above must be demonstrated by the applicant.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Washington State Class A CDL within six (6) months of hire.
Flagging/Traffic Control certification within six (6) months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

 

• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The City of Bremerton is committed to integrating diverse perspectives into our workplace culture and encourages our employees to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We strive to create a diverse team that allows us to effectively connect to the community we serve.

Applicants can apply on-line at http://www.BremertonWA.gov/169/Current-Jobs, or application packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Cobweb, or by calling (360) 473-5348.
 
Required Application Materials: City application and personal résumé are required. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Required application materials must be returned to the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. The City of Bremerton is NOT responsible for errors of any kind with faxed or e-mailed application packets. Original signature is required on paper application forms. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training.
 
Appraisal of Experience and Education/Training: At this initial review, application packets may be evaluated entirely on the basis of information you provided in the completed City application form. Applicants should include all relevant information on the City application. Applicant’s education, training, and experience will be assessed. The passing score is 70%. The top qualifying candidates will be invited to participate further in the examination process. Meeting or exceeding qualifications does not guarantee the applicant will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.
 
Oral Examination: A panel will evaluate the applicant’s training, experience, and ability to perform the job. Placement on the eligibility list is determined by weighted examination scores as follows:

Appraisal of application packet regarding Experience and Education/Training - Passing Score 70% - Weight 40%
 
Oral Examination - Passing Score 70% - Weight 60%
 
Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or better on each portion of the exam in order to be placed on the hiring list.
 
Employee Preference: Regular City employees applying for and passing an Open Examination will have seven point five (7.5) percent of their PASSING score added to establish their final score.
 
Veteran's Preference: Veterans, who have passed an examination, shall be entitled to preference pursuant to Chapter
41.04 RCW.
 
NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodation for examination must advise Human Resources no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made. (360) 473-5348.
 
LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Fair Labor Standards Act: The classification is non-exempt under the laws of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime provisions.
 
Representation: The classification is included in the bargaining unit pursuant to the Recognition Article of the current labor agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Teamsters Local 589.
 
Civil Service: The classification is excluded from the City's Civil Service System.
 
Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Department Head.  Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Human Resources Policies.
 
This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee.  It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human Resources, as the needs of the City and requirements change.

Salary : $30 - $36