JOB
Performs routine work operating motorized equipment and performing manual labor to support the role of keeping city streets, sidewalks, and city right of way at a safe and acceptable level. The employee will operate various types of equipment including dry saw, wet saw, jack hammer for job completion of street maintenance and sidewalks. Expected Hiring Range: $27,583.83 - $45,520. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications. A starting salary above the range listed may be considered for highly qualified individuals not to exceed the maximum of the grade.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks; performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt; clears roadside and other City properties by cutting brush, raking, and hoeing.Cleans and removes debris from streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, drainage ditches, sidewalks, and street construction sites by shoveling, raking, sweeping, and picking up debris; removes ice and snow from the streets.Uses chain saw and loppers to cut limbs to remove sight distance hazards.Uses weed eater to edge grass off curbing and along edges of sidewalks.Drives snow plot to clear streets from snow and ice.Uses air compressor to blow out cracks and hot lance to dry the cracks.Operates pickup and other maintenance equipment and performs routine maintenance on equipment; operates power street sweeper per rotating assignment; maintains and replaces sweeper brooms and liquids.Performs general street maintenance such as spraying and cleaning storm drains.Responds to calls on weekends, nights in all kinds of weather.Operates medium equipment and a variety of specialized power equipment including dry saw, wet saw, jack hammer for job completion of street maintenance and sidewalks.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsWork in this class is described as medium and frequently requires physical exertion to complete tasks and move objects. This employee must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. The worker is required to have the visual acuity to be the operator of trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment. Employees are subject to hazards, including mechanical equipment, electrical current, noise and vibration and atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, and dust. Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.