What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker II - Streets & Stormwater position at City of Lynnwood?
The City of Lynnwood is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to join their Public Works Streets and Stormwater department!
Under limited supervision, participates in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of streets and stormwater facilities.
While this position is open until filled, interviews will begin the week of January 20, 2025.Includes, but is not limited to such essential functions as listed below:
• Receive written and oral work assignments from supervisor and/or foreman; assist in determining necessary equipment, personnel, and material needs.
• Assist in determining or determine best way to set up job site; obtain and set up equipment, tools and materials needed to complete assignment.
• Operate heavy and/or specialized construction equipment.
• Cut out asphalt and concrete; prepare surface for patching; repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, stairs, retaining walls, catch basins, driveways and approaches, speed bumps and humps with asphalt; mix, pour, and finish concrete for rebuilding.
• Lay out traffic markings in streets according to blueprints; apply or remove paint stripe, thermoplastic markings, pavement markers, buttons and reflectors.
• Perform general street sweeping using a street sweeper; perform routine operator maintenance on machine to include broom replacement and vacuum head adjustments.
• Replace signs and mounts; fabricate signs according to appropriate standards; maintain sign inventory logs; monitor areas of City for sign need, replacement or elimination.
• Install and maintain storm pipes and structures, traffic vaults and boxes, telemetry conduit, manholes, culverts, basins and drains as assigned.
• Install, clean and maintain catch basins; excavate and maintain ponds as assigned.
• Mow and maintain right-of-ways; perform vegetation control as needed.
• Operate snowplow truck, de-icer distributor, and sander in inclement weather.
• Direct the work of Maintenance Worker I's, seasonal workers, Community Service Workers, and other volunteers as assigned.
• Perform other general maintenance work as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.Requires three years experience in street or utility maintenance or construction work or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License with Class A CDL certification or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire in the position plus have a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Must possess and retain Washington State Traffic Control and work zone safety certifications or be able to obtain within six months of hire.
Job Location and Equipment Utilized
Work is performed in an outdoor environment in seasonal heat, cold, and all other weather conditions. Exposure to toxic or hazardous substances, vibrations, airborne particles, dirt, fumes, and traffic also occur. Equipment utilized includes large vehicles such as backhoes, loaders, various kinds of trucks, street sweepers, paving equipment, and other standard construction vehicles. Other kinds of hand-held equipment, including concrete saws, jackhammers, compressors, sandblasters, spray guns and hand tools are also required.
- Knowledge of safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating and performing routine maintenance on power and heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and flow patterns.
- Ability to use standard construction tools, such as hammer, saw, drill, wrench, screwdriver, sprayer, chain saw and other tools.
- Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, blueprints and maps.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents and other solutions.
- Ability to plan and set up work and delegate tasks to others.
- Ability to train others in the use of machinery.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weight up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to maneuver over rough, uneven, wet or slippery surfaces.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to reach, crouch, turn/twist, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach overhead or above the shoulders.
- Ability to push or pull objects.
- Ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
- Manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools.
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters
Salary : $36 - $43
