What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Operator I/II/III: Street Division position at City of Watertown, SD?
Street Operator I/II/III
Grade: 130 / 135 / 145
Salary: Grade 130/Step 1 = $49,857.60
Grade 135/Step 1 = $52,353.60
Grade 145/Step 1 = $57,720.00
Application deadline: 2/18/2025
Application forms and complete position descriptions are available at City Hall, Human Resources Office or fill out an application online at: https://watertownsd.seamlessdocs.com/f/job_application.
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 910, 23 2nd St SE
Watertown, SD 57201
City of Watertown, SD
POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs manual labor and equipment operation to complete road repairs, snow removal, and other assignments and to assist with overall division operations.
Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the department/division assigned and qualification of assigned work/equipment.
Street Operator I
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/equivalent with two (2) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment
- Valid Class A CDL, or must obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed
- No endorsements required for this position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic mechanical ability
- Welding/fabrication experience
- Work zone safety proficiency
- MSHA and Hazmat certification
- First Aid and CPR certification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
- Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire
Operator II – Streets
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/equivalent with eight (8) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment
- Valid Class A CDL upon hire
- Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed
- Must obtain Tanker endorsement (N or X) within six (6) months of hire
- Proficiency in operating all street maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to, a Street sweeper, motor grader, asphalt spray patcher, distributor truck, brine truck, loader mounted snow blower
- Knowledge of City’s maintenance operational needs and procedures such as flood mitigation, snow removal operations, Emergency Snow Routes, locating addresses and street maintenance needs, sand/salt and brine mixing, roadway repair, street sweeping, and herbicide/pesticide spraying
- Entry level knowledge of roadway signage/painting, signal light maintenance, and the MUTCD
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in engineering, construction, heavy equipment operator, or related field
- Moderate mechanical ability
- Welding/fabrication experience
- Work zone safety proficiency
- MSHA and Hazmat certification
- First Aid and CPR certification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
- Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire
Operator III – Streets
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/equivalent with eight (8) years’ of related work experience and operating trucks and heavy equipment
- Valid Class A CDL upon hire
- Manual transmission restriction (E) allowed
- Must obtain Tanker Endorsement (N or X) within six (6) months of hire
- Must obtain Hazmat Endorsement (H or X) within six (6) months of hire
- Extensive mechanical ability/experience
- Proficiency in operating all street maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to, a street sweeper, motor grader, asphalt spray patcher, distributor truck, brine truck, loader mounted snow blower
Operator III – Streets (Continued)
- Knowledge of City’s maintenance operational needs and procedures such as flood mitigation, snow removal operations, Emergency Snow Routes, locating addresses and street maintenance needs, sand/salt and brine mixing, roadway repair, street sweeping, and herbicide/pesticide spraying
- Entry level knowledge of roadway signage/painting, signal light maintenance, and the MUTCD
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in engineering, construction, heavy equipment operator, or related field
- Welding/fabrication experience
- Work zone safety proficiency
- MSHA and Hazmat certification
- First Aid and CPR certification
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification
- AED (Associated Equipment Distributors) certification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
- Must reside within 15 miles of the Watertown Regional Airport within six (6) months of hire
Veteran's preference points are acknowledged in the City's hiring process.
The City of Watertown's Personnel Policy, including the City's policy on Nepotism, can be obtained at the City Hall, Human Resources Office or on our website at www.watertownsd.us.
The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. EOE
Human Resources Office
City of Watertown, SD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $49,857.60 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Watertown, SD 57201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,858