Street Maintenance Worker 1

Position Summary

Primary job is to perform skilled & semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and safe operation of City streets, alleys, drainage systems, traffic-control devices, equipment & related public infrastructure. Supports snow & ice response, special events, emergency operations, & other City departments as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Street, Alley, and Pavement Maintenance

• Prepare & place asphalt patching materials; repair potholes, pavement cracks, & street surfaces.
• Load, transport, unload, & assist with asphalt laydown machines, rollers, oil distributors, & related equipment.
• Haul construction materials & debris & complete final cleanup at each work site.
• Restore streets to a safe condition following crashes, spills, storms, or other incidents.

Traffic Control, Signs, and Pavement Markings

• Fabricate, install, repair, replace, & remove regulatory, parking, crosswalk, & street-name signs.
• Lay out & apply pavement striping, arrows, lane lines, parking spaces, & other markings.
• Place, maintain, & remove barricades & work-zone traffic-control devices.
• Flag & direct traffic in accordance with established safety procedures.

Grounds, Vegetation, and Seasonal Operations

• Mow City-owned property & rights-of-way using tractors, brush hogs, riding mowers, & related equipment.
• Trim brush & weeds & apply herbicides in accordance with label directions & City procedures.
• Remove fallen trees, limbs, leaves, brush, & roadside litter.
• Load, haul, mix, & spread snow & ice control materials & plow City streets & property during winter events.
• Operate safely on steep grades, in confined turnarounds, & near parked vehicles & traffic.

Drainage, Grounds, and Community Services

• Clean catch basins; excavate & grade ditches; & repair storm sewers, culverts, retaining walls, & related drainage infrastructure.
• Collect leaves, roadside litter, storm debris, & items associated with the Citywide cleanup program.
• Remove fallen trees & branches from public rights-of-way & assist with mowing, brush removal, & grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Install, maintain, & remove flood-control gates & related equipment when required.
• Support Citywide Cleanup & similar programs by loading & removing discarded materials.

Equipment, Facilities, and Interdepartmental Support

• Inspect, clean, & perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, buildings, grounds & tools.
• Maintain supplies & inventories as directed & report needed repairs, unsafe conditions, & equipment deficiencies.
• Assist mechanics with equipment repair & preventive maintenance functions.
• Support special events by cleaning public areas, arranging equipment, closing streets, & assisting with traffic control.
• Provide operational assistance to Parks & Recreation, City Hall, Police, Fire, & other departments as assigned.
• Maintain radio communication & continuously monitor work areas for hazards.
• Assist with training & coaching coworkers when directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No previous experience required; experience driving trucks, operating heavy equipment, or performing construction or maintenance work is preferred.
• Training or experience in mathematics, drafting, communications, carpentry, mechanical work, or safe driving is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License (CDL) required within six months of appointment (City will pay for training).
• Tanker or hazardous-materials endorsement preferred when applicable to assigned duties.
• Additional safety, equipment, or emergency-response training may be required by the City.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work safely, follow instructions, & perform duties with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, street construction & maintenance methods, materials, equipment, & safety procedures.
• Ability to learn City streets, assigned snow routes, department policies, & applicable traffic-control standards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations & accurately measure work areas & material quanitites.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio, verbally, & in basic written work records.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, other departments, contractors, & the public.
• Dependability, initiative, attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, & a service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to remain courteous & calm during emergencies, traffic control, & public interations.
• Ability to recognize hazards & take appropriate action to protect employees & the public.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, and use hand & power tools.
• Lift & carry up to 90 pounds.
• Climb stairs, ladders, & other structures as required for assigned work.
• Walk up to one mile without stopping & stand or sit for extended periods.
• Possess sufficient vision, peripheral vision, hearing, & speech to safely perform work and communicate.
• Operate vehicles & equipment for extended periods & work outdoors in temperature extremes & high winds.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Work is performed outdoors, in vehicles, & at active construction or maintenance sites, often near moving traffic.
• Employees may be exposed to heat, cold, wind, noise, dust, chemicals, hot asphalt, heavy equipment, & hazardous driving conditions.
• Required safety procedures & personal protective equipment must be used at all times.
• The regular schedule is generally four 10-hour shifts, typically 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
• Overtime, call-back, emergency, weekend, holiday, & extended-hour work may be required, particularly for weather events and emergencies.

Tools and Equipment

May operate or use two-way radios; dump and plow trucks; loaders; graders; backhoes; asphalt laydown machines; rollers; oil distributors; sweepers; flushers; pavement-marking and sign equipment; mowers; brush hogs; sprayers; concrete saws; jackhammers; compactors; pothole patchers; chippers; chainsaws; core drills; torches; welders; hand tools; power tools; and other vehicles or equipment assigned by the City.

Training and Development

Training may include asphalt and concrete practices, railroad safety, hazardous materials awareness, defensive driving, equipment safety, emergency preparedness, work-zone traffic control, and Missouri Department of Transportation programs.

Additional Provisions

The City Manager may assign additional duties as necessary to maintain departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Disclaimer

The duties listed are illustrative & not exhaustive. This job description does not constitute an employment contract & may be revised as organizational needs change.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Hannibal is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, or religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience driving trucks, operating heavy equipment, or performing construction or maintenance work? If yes, how much experience do you have?
• Are you able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of appointment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hannibal, MO 63401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hannibal, MO 63401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19