Street Maintenance Operator I or II

ABOUT US

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a direct impact on your community?  The City of Rapid City's Street Division is seeking a dedicated Street Maintenance Operator I or II to help maintain and improve our city's streets, pedestrian pathways, and storm drainage systems.  In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring safe and well-maintained roadways for residents and visitors.  Join our team and take pride in keeping Rapid City moving!

Please visit the Streets Division for additional information.

The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave.  Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.  This position is part of the AFSCME Union.  Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
ABOUT OUR JOB

As a Street Maintenance Operator I or II, you will help maintain and repair the City of Rapid City's streets, alleys, and public rights-of-way by operating equipment, using hand and power tools, and assisting with street patching, traffic control, and snow removal.  This role requires attention to safety, the ability to respond to emergencies, and a willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Street Maintenance Operator I:

• Performs various tasks in the installation, repair, and maintenance of road systems, alleys, and public right-of-way; detects unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment and respond accordingly.
• Proficient in the safe, efficient operation of a variety of hand and power tools including hand shovels, rakes, jack hammers, dirt compactors and other tools to maintain gravel, asphalt and concrete streets and surfaces.
• Conducts adequate pre-trip inspections on equipment and will report and request maintenance needs.
• Performs operation of common equipment including front end loader, small skid steer loader, riding roller, pickups and other utility maintenance vehicles.
• Assists with set up and removal of traffic control devices; assists with street patching activities for both asphalt and concrete surfaces; assists with sanding, brining, and street maintenance operations within safety guidelines appropriate for the equipment and activities assigned. 
• Performs snow removal processes; able to follow map routes to complete assigned snow routes in an efficient and timely fashion.
• Must be willing to respond at variable hours to address emergency or snow related events.

Street Maintenance Operator II: in addition to above duties:

• Proficiently operates more advanced equipment including motor grader, paving machine, street sweeper, Vac Truck, and backhoe to maintain asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces, clean streets and remove snow, and to complete special projects.
• Performs minor carpentry and concrete finishing activities to include building and setting forms, forming curb and gutter, setting walls, and flat work to meet the required specifications.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment to protect the operational integrity of the machinery, to include building, changing, and setting brooms on street sweeping equipment.
• Completes flagging activities to control the flow of traffic around active job sites, to maintain a safe work zone for crew members and warn the public of potential safety hazards. 
• Familiar with traffic control configuration for maintenance and short-duration activities. 

ABOUT YOU

At the City of Rapid City Streets Division, you will be part of a team that is committed to impacting and serving the community.  We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements. 

Street Maintenance Operator I: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and demonstrated mechanical aptitude, along with familiarity in street/road construction and /or heavy equipment operation.
• Valid driver's license.

Street Maintenance Operator II:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with (1) year directly related experience in street/road construction and /or heavy equipment operator experience, having completed a minimum of 400 hours of training to demonstrate proficient operation of more advanced equipment including motor grader, paving machine, street sweeper, Vac Truck, and backhoe to maintain asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces, clean streets and remove snow, and to complete special projects.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 180 days from date of hire required for Level II and above.

If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping your community safe and accessible, this is the job for you!

Salary : $21 - $23