POSITION SUMMARY

The Street Maintenance Worker is an entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker system. Initially under close supervision incumbents perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the city's infrastructure, parks, streets, and facilities. Our Public Works Department’s goal is to provide and maintain safe streets, sidewalks, trails, and excellent public services. This is an entry level position where you receive skills training (including on site CDL training) and the opportunity for career progression. Hours for this position are typically Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. This position is required to respond and participate in snow removal, ice control and other emergency operations during off-duty times. Emergency situations can occur anytime, day or night, seven days per week including holidays. Typical emergency shifts are twelve hours.

Job Responsibilities (Include, but not limited to)

· Performs various street maintenance functions, identifies and repairs pot hole areas; repairs or replaces damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters

· Breaks and removes concrete and loads soils, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes and other materials, tools and equipment; cleans up work sites upon completion of job

· Sweeps and shovels debris and litter; carries cans and heavy objects and loads trucks; assists in emptying loads at dump sites

· Operate various types and sizes of heavy, medium and light vehicle equipment, motorized equipment and street-related equipment

· Assist in operating snowplow trucks

· Perform “walk-around inspections” of vehicles and reports maintenance as required; may perform minor and routine maintenance

· Performs after-hours, emergency work, and on-call duties as needed

· Regular attendance and punctuality are expected

· All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

No experience is required. High school diploma or GED and the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Ability to train and obtain a class A Driver’s License, with air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days is required.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

PAY & BENEFITS

Salary rate for this position is $18.50 - $24.36 hourly depending on qualifications. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including a 100% City funded L6 LAGERS pension plan (https://www.molagers.org/join-the-lagers-community/), Aetna Health plan, Dental and Vision plans. Employees enjoy 10 paid Holidays as well as 2 Floating Holidays every year! New employees also earn two weeks of Paid Time Off during their first year

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TO APPLY

Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):

· Online

· E-Mail: jobs@grandview.org

· Fax: 816-763-3902

· Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030

Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road

OPEN UNTIL: FILLED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Grandview, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person