What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Maintenance Worker I position at St. Charles County Government?
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I - ST. CHARLES COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee health, dental, life, disability, retirement and tuition assistance programs.
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Performs a variety of manual tasks in the repair and construction of County streets, roads and bridges.
- Operates a dump truck, hauling black top, gravel, rock and other materials to the work place.
- Transports equipment and supplies to the work sites; performs light maintenance and repair tasks on vehicles and equipment.
- Performs manual labor including digging, cleaning ditches, shoveling and spreading sand, gravel and salt; cuts grass, weeds and brush; erects concrete forms, pours concrete walls, prepares bridge decks and footings; repairs asphalt roads by patching holes, repairing sink spots and sealing cracks.
- Occasionally operates heavy equipment such as rollers, pavers, mowers, loaders and backhoes.
- May be asked to construct street and other specialty signs and install and maintain them on county streets and roads as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Installs traffic counter, takes traffic counts and makes reports.
- Maintains sign making and installation equipment and street striper.
- On-call 24 hours a day to provide traffic control assistance in emergencies such as traffic accidents or natural disasters.
- Operates snowplow and salt spreader as needed for snow removal.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Applications MUST be submitted through county website to be considered.
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Requires graduation from a general or technical high school or equivalent.
Certifications
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
- A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement required or must be able to obtain one within 180 days of appointment.
Job Experience
- One to two years construction, equipment operation or related experience.
TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted through the St. Charles County website at-- sccmo.org > JOBS--.We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or print applications.
Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.
St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free work place. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,039.78 - $52,223.33 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Ability to Commute:
- St. Charles, MO (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,040 - $52,223
