Street/Surface Water Maintenance Operator

Salary : $59,342.40 - $82,867.20 Annually

Location : Chanhassen, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-30

Department : Public Works

Division : Street Maintenance

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Expected Hiring Range : $28.53-$31.17 hourly

Full Salary Range : $28.53-$39.84

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks associated with maintaining the city's streets and surface water infrastructure. The position operates a wide range of motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools, performs inspections and maintenance on various city assets as assigned, performs snow / ice removal on city streets, and also assists other divisions when assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to : Street / Surface Water Maintenance Foreman

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required maintenance duties including :
• Repair, patch and pave city streets, trails and parking lots.
• Repair and maintain storm water utility infrastructure.
• Responsible for snow and ice control as assigned on a plow route.
• Installation and maintenance of roadway signs.
• Assure proper operation of street and signal lights and components.
• Maintain boulevard grass and weed control.
• Tree trimming, removal and disposal.
• Maintains and inspects storm sewer catch basins, ponds and drainage ways for proper working order.
• Other assigned duties as assigned.

2. Operate and assist in the repair of vehicles and equipment used to perform assigned duties.

3. Perform assorted assignments within the public works area as needed to insure the safety and protection of City residents and their property.

4 Responsible to work overtime, shift changes, or be on call as necessary or assigned.

5. The ability to locate underground City owned utilities, i.e. storm sewer, street lighting, and traffic signal infrastructure.

6. Maintain an acceptable safety record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of buildings and vehicles. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold, and may involve working in wet, muddy, slippery, dusty, or windy conditions. There is often exposure to moving traffic and equipment, and great attention to detail must be exercised when working in tight quarters or around other people. Normal hours are 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM, M-F, but employees will need to be available for callback scheduling and emergencies.

Required Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Preferred : 3 years experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the city and requirements of the job change.

The City of Chanhassen is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits are available to full-time, regular positions. The City's benefit package includes medical insurance and city-funded HSA contributions, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid holidays, PTO, or sick and vacation leave. A defined benefit pension benefit is provided through the statewide Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). There are also optional benefit elections that include, but are not limited to : supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, health care and dependent day care reimbursement account programs.

Salary : $59,342 - $82,867