Public Service Worker I - Streets (FT) - Operations and Maintenance

Position Summary

The current opening is in the Street Division. This position has a focus that includes City streets and associate infrastructures, including storm sewers, signs, streetlights, etc.

Under the direction of the divisional Field Supervisors and Lead Workers, this position supports the Operations & Maintenance Department and provides for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the City's streets, parks, water, sanitary and storm sewer systems and other associated infrastructures. Provides high levels of customer service to both internal and external customers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Brooklyn Park Local 49 members will be given priority placement in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement at five (5) days.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform street maintenance repair to include crack sealing, patching, sweeping.
• Perform concrete curb, sidewalk and pedestrian ramp replacement to meet ADA compliance.
• Perform snow and ice control to include street, cul-de-sac, and sidewalk & trail plowing. Ice control as warranted/necessary on streets.
• Perform sign repair to include inspections, GIS data collection, replacement and striping/marking.
• Perform MS4 inspections of storm sewer system to meet Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Requirements.
• Perform storm sewer system repair/maintenance of catch basins, storm water utility holes, storm pipes, storm water ponds, and creeks including cleaning, rebuilding, unclogging de-icing and dredging.
• Perform streetlight and traffic signal repair and pole painting.
• Perform tree trimming along storm sewer and sidewalk right of way.
• Locate and mark underground utilities; keep records, as necessary.
• Perform road maintenance operations in accordance with the pavement rating management plan.
• Perform inspections involving milling, paving and concrete replacement projects.
• Responsible for proper placement of traffic control devices in accordance with MUTC guidelines while working in roadways.
• Performs emergency hazardous materials response procedures.
• Provides assistance with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Provides assistance in emergency or essential operations to all divisions including parks, streets and utility maintenance divisions.
• Assist other departments in their service delivery, repairs and maintenance.
• Receives and responds to requests and work orders. Follows up on complaints and other matters of public interest related to the City infrastructure, service, and maintenance.
• Deals courteously, effectively and tactfully with the public.
• Performs standby duties on scheduled rotation.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Minimum And Desired Qualifications

Education

18 years of age or older

Experience

One (1) year of experience in equipment operation and general equipment maintenance for a maintenance operation

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Class “D” driver's license at time of hire.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and execute written and oral instructions.
• Ability to be cross trained in the divisions: Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Utility Maintenance
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks in one or more of the following divisions: Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Utility Maintenance
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in climatic extremes common to Minnesota.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Valid class "B" or higher driver's license
• Two (2) years of experience in equipment operation
• Two (2) years of experience in street maintenance
• Two (2) years of experience working in a municipal setting
• Previous experience snow plowing streets, sidewalks, and cul-de-sacs
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)
  
  

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Brooklyn Park and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49, AFL-CIO.

About Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division: Operations & Maintenance/Streets Division

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $27.35 per hour, plus full-time Local 49 labor agreement benefit package

Pay Progression

Based on the Local 49 contract with the City of Brooklyn Park, with satisfactory performance an employee would receive a 4% increase after 6 months followed by another 4% increase after one year. After year two, the employee would receive a 7.5% increase. The current salary range is $27.35 - $35.48 Hourly. Note that wages are based on the 2024/2025 contract.

Anticipated Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt, union position; standard work hours are 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday from November through April; and four (4) ten- (10) hour days from May through October with the possibility of working weekends, holidays, etc. as needed.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
  
  

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
  
  

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
  
  

Health Insurance

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
  
  

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
  
  

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
  
  

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
  
  

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
  
  

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
  
  

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
  
  

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
  
  

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
  
  

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
  
  

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have one (1) year of experience with equipment operation and general equipment maintenance for a maintenance operation?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you possess a valid Class "D" driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you possess a valid Class "B" CDL?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you possess a valid Class "A" CDL?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Are you available to work weekends, holidays, outside of regularly scheduled hours, as needed?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Which level best describes your experience working for a municipality in a street department?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

09

Which level best describes your experience with equipment operation such as dump trucks, skid steers, loaders, sweepers, etc.?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

10

Which level best describes your experience in street maintenance such as concrete replacement, hot mix patching, paving, sweeping, sign repair, etc.?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

11

What level best describes your experience regarding snow plowing streets, sidewalks, trails, parking lots and cul-de-sacs?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

12

Which level best describes your experience working as part of a crack sealing crew?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more
  
  

13

Which level best describes your experience with rebuilding catch basins, manholes and/or outfalls?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year
  
  

14

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other
  
  

15

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

16

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above
• Required Question