Street Technician

SUMMARY:

Street Technician is a full-time position under the direction of the Street Supervisor who will perform manual labor and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and related structures, including pouring asphalt and concrete, crack sealing, patching, painting, or other duties necessary for the maintenance and repair of City streets. Operates and maintains various hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs various tasks associated with infrastructure, construction, and maintenance of City streets.

• Right-of-way mowing.

• Street sign repair and replacement.

• Operates hand and power tools in the completion of assigned tasks.

• Operates tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and other types of equipment.

• Performs operator maintenance on various assigned equipment.

• Operates snow removal equipment when necessary.

• Assists in all Public Works Department projects as required.

• Performs all duties in compliance with departmental safety procedures.

• Works in adherence to safe practices, procedures, worksite, and traffic laws.

• Assist other departments when needed.

• Represents the City and department by performing various functions at meetings, occasions, and public events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of

• Concrete, asphalt, and other aggregates used in the construction and maintenance of City streets.

• Materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and street repair activities.

• Proper cleaning, maintenance, and servicing of equipment.

• Safe practices, procedures, worksite, and traffic laws.

• Public Works Department policies and procedures for installing, maintaining, and safely operating assigned equipment.

• Proper snow removal procedures.

Skill in

• Operating various types of equipment used in daily Municipal Transportation and Public Works operations

• The operation of hand/power equipment and tools.

• Operating equipment effectively to prevent accidents and property damage.

• Attention to detail, the accuracy of work, and decision-making.

• Analytical understanding and problem solving.

Ability to

• Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods.

• Tolerate strenuous and dangerous work environments.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Develop and maintain effective work relationships with individuals from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds in other agencies, City employees, and the general public.

• Work independently with minimum supervision.

• Perform required duties competently as a member of a work crew.

• Complete work projects on time and in an effective manner.

• Follow all procedures to maintain a safe work environment.

• Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.

• Meet the physical demands of the position.

EDUCATION/LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires a forty (40) hour workweek. Scheduled work hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary according to weather conditions or by supervisory authorization.

• The employee may be subject to emergency call-ins.

• Have the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during urgent or emergency situations.

• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

• The employee is required to use their hands to touch/manipulate, handle, or feel.

• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Performs bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, kneeling, and reaching ground level and overhead.

• Holds and grips objects and is subject to working in awkward positions and prolonged walking, sitting, or standing.

• Lifts and/or carries up to sixty (60) pounds, pushes and/or pulls up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance as required.

• Work in confined spaces.

• Adequate hearing ability for working in dangerous areas.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee may be

• Exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles of organic and inorganic nature.

• Exposed to slippery or uneven walking surfaces and other types of terrain.

• Exposed to vibration and constant and extreme noise that is usually moderate to loud.

• Exposed to mechanical hazards associated with equipment repair and electrical hazards.

• Subject to safety hazards due to traffic, weather, and other conditions encountered in daily Public Works operations.

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29,000 - $35,000