What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Department Technician position at City of Milbank SD?
CITY OF MILBANK
Street Department Technician
Position Summary
The Street Department Technician plays a vital role in keeping Milbank’s streets, highways and alley’s safe, clean, and well maintained. Under the direction of the Public Work Coordinator, this position ensures roadways and related infrastructure are repaired, cleared and maintained year-round to support the safety and quality of life for our community.
Essential Functions
- Coordination with full, part-time and seasonal employees in the various City departments.
- Follow work schedules and programs, ensuring efficient use of manpower, time and equipment.
- Assists the Department Lead and/or Department Head with maintaining and ordering of supplies and materials and stock for repair and maintenance on equipment, city vehicles and building.
- Keep accurate maintenance records; perform and track repairs on buildings and equipment.
- Inspect and maintain traffic signs and lights for proper condition and placement.
- Identify and correct physical or visual hazards impacting traffic flow and safety.
- Operates snow removal and sanding equipment in accordance with City snow removal policies.
- May serve as an inspector for the City, ensuring proper application on contracted overlay and chip sealing projects.
- Monitor the shop, personal work and team output to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Assists in coordinated activities with other City departments.
- Operates and maintains all street department equipment; promoting workplace safety and ensuring public safety.
- Does work at the City Rubble Site as directed.
- Assists in mosquito spraying in the summer months, (once certified).
- Assists in weed spraying in the summer months, (once certified).
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Detail Oriented
- Organization Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Methods, tools, and practices of street and alley maintenance and repair.
- Operation and maintenance of automotive, heavy and specialized street equipment.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments safely and efficiently.
- Ability to perform with sufficient written and mathematical acuteness to learn to estimate material use necessary for select projects and regular departmental demands; to reconcile scale tickets, load dockets and fuel inventories. Also, to complete records of maintenance and repairs of equipment as accomplished.
- Ability to work extended hours in adverse weather conditions when required.
- Have physical strength and agility to apply patching material in manual applications.
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This position routinely works outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physical Demands
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement using a computer keyboard. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full time hourly position
- Normal hours of operation are :
- April-October hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with rotating Fridays.
- November-March 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Limited travel is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- Graduation from a standard high school or GED certification.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with CDL endorsement with health card