What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Maintenance position at City of Spencer?
The City of Spencer is looking to fill a full-time Street Maintenance position, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm on call rotation for after-hours urgent weather and emergency street events.
$21.55 - $22.78/hour DOE premium state benefits!
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate multiple types of City equipment: snow plow, front-end loader, spreader, roller, tractor, auger truck or comparable equipment as assigned
- Service and make minor repairs to equipment;
- Charge out materials to jobs;
- Cut brush and operate chainsaw;
- Paint street barricades;
- Perform rough carpentry work;
- Mix cement;
- Finish cement with finishing machine or by trowel;
- Lay brick for manholes and catch basins;
- Build curbs with cement; Build forms for cement;
- Cut cast iron pipe and concrete tile;
- Repair park equipment such as swings, slides, merry‑go‑round and cabins;
- Stripe and mark streets, parking lots and curbs;
- Maintain street signs; Make and repair barricades and signs;
- Make stencils for use in street marking;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strongly prefer CDL-B or CDL-A & tanker endorsement. May train the right candidate. Prior experience driving a manual vehicle required.
- Must have acceptable driving record.
- Ability to learn to operate heavy equipment under all types of weather conditions
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Good knowledge of traffic and safety rules, and accident prevention practices
- Ability (or aptitude to learn) to make minor repairs to and adjust heavy equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public
- Reliable attendance
- Must be able to lift 60 lbs on a continuous basis and up to 120 lbs or more periodically, raking & shoveling
- Ability to pass employment physical and drug/alcohol testing
- Ability to work inside and/or outside and be exposed to extreme cold & heat, noise, vibration; mechanical, electrical & chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin; may be required to wear a respirator, be in confined spaces or in darkness/poor lighting conditions and isolation. May work in trenches & climb steps/ladders.
Full benefit package:
- Low Cost Medical Insurance (FREE for Employee coverage!)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- IPERS Retirement (stable, not impacted by the market!)
- 457b Retirement option
- 7 Paid holidays, 4 Personal Days
- Accrued sick leave
- Accrued vacation
TO APPLY: COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT www.spenceriowacity.com > Careers
Successful candidates will be required to pass drug screening & physical prior to employment. EOE. Position open until filled. Collective Bargaining Position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.55 - $22.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift up to 60 pounds on a continuous basis, and up to 120 pounds periodically?
Experience:
- Manual transmission: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL - A or B (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $22 - $23
