What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at City of Kindred?
Job Summary
Join our team as a Public Works Maintenance Technician and become a vital part of maintaining and improving our community’s infrastructure! In this energetic role, you will operate heavy equipment, perform roadway repairs, and support construction projects to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable public roadways and utilities. Your hands-on skills and commitment to safety will help keep our roads smooth and our public spaces functional. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors on diverse projects that make a real difference in residents’ daily lives.
Duties
- Operate heavy machinery including dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, front loader trucks, and other construction equipment to perform roadway repairs, paving, grading, and utility work.
- Conduct roadway construction projects such as asphalt paving, shoulder repairs, and crack sealing to enhance transportation safety and efficiency.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools, including power tools and hand tools, ensuring optimal operation and safety compliance.
- Assist with utility locating and excavation activities for water, sewer, storm drain systems, and other infrastructure projects.
- Implement traffic control measures in work zones following FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations to ensure worker and public safety.
- Support highway maintenance activities such as mowing, debris removal, signage installation, and roadside cleanup.
- Follow safety protocols diligently during all operations; adhere to OSHA standards and local regulations for construction site safety.
- Collaborate with team members on road construction projects while demonstrating mechanical knowledge and manual handling skills for heavy lifting tasks.
Requirements
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, or similar machinery in a construction or civil infrastructure setting.
- Knowledge of FMCSA regulations related to commercial truck driving and safety standards for highway maintenance work.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual handling tasks safely on outdoor construction sites under varying weather conditions.
- Familiarity with roadway construction techniques including paving, grading, utility installation, and traffic control for work zones.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and performing basic maintenance on machinery.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols related to heavy equipment operation and construction site management.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred but not mandatory depending on role requirements.
- Prior experience working on civil infrastructure projects involving roadwork or utility installation is highly desirable.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly contribute to safer roads and better communities! We’re looking for motivated individuals eager to work outdoors in a dynamic environment—if you’re passionate about construction and infrastructure maintenance with a focus on safety and quality work, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Kindred, ND 58051 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kindred, ND 58051: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25