Temporary Streets Maintenance Worker

JOB
The City and Borough of Sitka is hiring temporary workers to assist with seasonal streets maintenance. These positions perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to: Setup and removal of barricades and street signs during downtown Lincoln Street closuresRemoving roadside vegetation and debrisPainting parking lots, curbs and road linesRepairing and patching asphaltAssisting in traffic control flagging for street maintenance operationsCleaning and organizing shop equipment and work areas

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Works in the field outside, often in inclement weather with related hazards, about 95% of the timeWorks in office setting about 5% of the time performing time entry and work order entryWorks on and around active roadways, bridges, stormwater systems, and ancillary facilities with related hazardsMay work near moving mechanical parts and in precarious placesSpecific Physical Requirements: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance from appropriate equipmentFrequent physical movement (walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing) throughout the workday depending on operational needs and where working (office or field)Frequently sits or rides in equipment for long periods of time Frequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipmentHearing acuity to recognize alarms and other equipment noises or soundsVisual acuity required to: See both near and far acuity to operate vehicles and equipment, monitor traffic and observe people and objectsHave the required depth perception to operate vehicles safely and effectivelyGeneral Physical Requirements: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively Sufficient vision, and powers of observation, which permits the employee to operate heavy maintenance equipment and tools used in operation and maintenance of transportation and stormwater systems safely and effectivelySufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to utilize computers and heavy equipment controls or grasp tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of transportation and stormwater systemsSufficient physical mobility and reflexes which permits the employee to climb, enter and exit confined spaces, inside and outdoors to manipulate equipment and adhere to safety protocols in the inspection, operation, and repair of transportation and stormwater systems