Street Maintenance Operator

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The City of Elk River is seeking candidates for the position of Street Maintenance Operator. This position is responsible for city street, right-of-way, and storm sewer maintenance and will operate light and heavy equipment and perform manual labor. This is a fulltime, union, 40 hour per week, Monday through Friday, benefits eligible position.

*Hours outside the normal working hours will be required for snowplowing and other emergencies.

*This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration drug testing requirements.

*Position open to candidates who have not applied in the past year.

Please note! Although Minnesota legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law and is prohibited for CMV drivers. If a candidate with a CDL tests positive for marijuana/cannabis on their pre-employment drug test, random drug test, or post-accident test, they will be denied or removed from employment, regardless of recreational use being legal in Minnesota. 

The application deadline is 4-24-2025.

Expected starting wage is $30.11/hr. (The 2025 salary range is $30.11 to $37.63/hr. For benefits, see our employment page).
If you need accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources.
The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Street Maintenance Operator Position Description 

Essential Functions

1. Performs street maintenance activities.
1. Constructs/maintains streets, parking lots, alleys, and related property using heavy and light equipment.
2. Conducts sweeping, plowing, sanding and salting, crack sealing, and asphalt patching operations.
3. Installs and maintains storm sewer systems and surface water drains.
4. Installs, maintains, and repairs concrete surfaces.
5. Installs and maintains street signs.
6. Maintains traffic control signage on work projects within the road right-of-way.
7. Cuts or trims trees and brush on city property and road right-of-way. 
2. Performs level 1 and 2 equipment maintenance activities.
   1. Performs daily lubrication level checks on assigned vehicles and equipment.
   2. Completes CDL checklist daily on all assigned CDL vehicles.
   3. Reviews general condition of vehicle exterior and operating systems.
   4. Replace normal vehicle wear items i.e. windshield wipers, cutting edges, light bulbs.
3. Performs general maintenance activities including exterior and interior and grounds maintenance as assigned.
4. Performs other essential job duties.
   1. Regular and timely work attendance including callouts and scheduled work hours.
   2. Follows all safety procedures.
   3. Participates in safety training. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate heavy and light motorized street maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform light mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and respond timely to callouts and scheduled off-hours work.
• Ability to respond to work very early in the morning.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement or valid driver's license with ability to obtain Class A with Air Brake Endorsement within 6 months of hire date.
• Good driving record.
• Two years of related work experience including operating light and heavy equipment.

Preferred Qualifications                          

• Welding experience.
• Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement
• Related specialized training beyond high school.

Physical Requirements

Work Schedule
Normal work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  During day light savings time the hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday.  Hours outside of the normal work schedule will be required for snow plowing and emergencies.

Application Deadline
Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:59pm.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time. This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Salary : $30 - $38