What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roads Maintenance Worker position at Silver Spring Township?
TITLE: Roads Maintenance Worker
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for maintenance activities on Township owned streets and properties, including the operation of small and large trucks, tractors and trailers and snow clearing duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs road maintenance including, but not limited to snow removal, paving, road and Stormwater infrastructure repair and leaf collection.
- Knowledge of road maintenance and paving material work and terminology.
- Operates trucks over 33,000 lbs. GVW as well as motorized highway and other equipment such as dump trucks, graders, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, tractors and boom mowers.
- Operates laborer tools and equipment including rakes, shovels, hammers, chain saws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, etc. for maintenance functions including but not limited to tree removal, mowing, landscaping, and turf management.
- Performs rough carpentry, cement finishing, and maintenance on Township owned parks and properties, street signs and traffic control devices, storm sewers, and other drainage structures.
- Maintains all assigned materials, tools and equipment, which includes light mechanic work such as oil changes, wiring and minor repairs.
- Procures job related materials and supplies.
- Performs flagger duties after proper training.
- Ability to work safely in all areas.
- Ability to travel to various locations throughout the Township to fulfill daily tasks.
- Performs all other duties assigned.
