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Maintenance Worker - Streets and Sewers

City of Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker - Streets and Sewers position at City of Hamilton, Ohio?

General Description

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

To establish an eligibility list for the Maintenance Worker - Streets and Sewers classification, an open competitive exam will be administered through CPS HR Consulting. This examination will be an Online Remote Proctored exam and will be administered the week of Monday, December 8th - Friday, December 12th. More exam information will be sent to candidates upon receipt of their application.

Candidates Will Be Tested On The Following Subjects

Reading and applying general information

Tools and Equipment

Mathematical Ability

Safe Work Practices

Applicants must obtain a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.

There are currently three (3) other job postings for Maintenance Worker in the following classifications:

  • 114.3 - Maintenance Worker (Water Production)
  • 114.3 - Maintenance Worker (Water Reclamation)
  • 114.4- Maintenance Worker (Public Works - Gas and Water Distribution)

YOU MUST APPLY SEPARATELY FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.

This is semi-skilled manual work involving the use of hand tools, power tools, and various types of motorized equipment in the repair and maintenance of public works facilities.

Employees are responsible for performing vigorous manual labor under all weather conditions.

Work is normally performed under the supervision of a crew leader or Public Works Maintenance Worker who issues verbal instructions, provides instruction in difficult tasks, and checks work frequently. Incumbents may act as lead worker in a crew. Reports to the Treet Cleaning Crew Leader, Street Cleaning Maintenance Crew Leader, or Utility Cut Repair Crew Leader.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintains, repairs, clears and cleans streets, alleys, parking lots, and City-owned buildings. Mows, trims, edges and applies pesticides in grass areas on City property in the Right-of-Way
  • Responds to emergency calls or complaints.
  • Operates various types of trucks, tractors, or other vehicular equipment in public works assignments.
  • Uses power tools including, but not limited to, jack hammer, tamper, handroller, power saw.
  • Uses a variety of hand tools.
  • Performs ice and snow control work.
  • Performs traffic control maintenance work; paints traffic markings; assists with repair of signs or signals.
  • Performs related work as required.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

  • Ability to perform semi skilled tasks without close supervision.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
  • Ability to get along well with fellow employees and the public.
  • Skill in the use of various hand tools.
  • Knowledge of vehicular equipment and safety; ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle.

Training/Education/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) Months experience as a laborer or in construction
  • Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B, or Higher, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.

01

Do you understand that there WILL be a civil service examination for this recruitment?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you understand that the Civil Service Examination for this recruitment will be an Online Remote Proctored exam that will require you to utilize a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as sufficient internet?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you understand that it is your responsibility to acquire a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as sufficient internet?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction?

  • Yes
  • No

05

If you have at least six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction please provide dates and employer. If you do not, enter "N/A". Do not enter "See Resume".

06

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you understand that applicants must obtain a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.

  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

Salary : $40,000

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