Maintenance Worker 2 - Streets

Description

This is an entry-level, skilled, full-time, non-exempt position under the direct supervision of the Streets Crew Leader or Street Supervisor. This employee performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks assisting in the repair, and maintenance of public buildings, and public works facilities. He or she also assists in the repair and maintenance of streets and City right of way. This position is required to be on call periodically throughout the year.

Examples of Duties

• Resurfaces, repairs or patches roadways with hot asphalt or “cold patch”.
• Repairs and install new concrete sidewalks and curbs.
• Paints traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs.
• Removes ice and snow from public roadways, sidewalks, and City parking lots.
• Mows grass using zero turn mowers and trim shrubs, trees etc.
• Removes litter and debris from roadways curbs, shoulders, medians, sidewalks, and other City rights-of-way; Picks up and disposes of resident bagged curbside yard clippings and waste.
• Operates specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium and heavy equipment related to the maintenance and repair of the City’s Street system.
• Performs minor carpentry, heating, plumbing or electrical work to City facilities. Performs minor servicing to truck and reports mechanical or other problems
• Keeps truck stocked with supplies and materials.
• Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, removing fallen trees and limbs, emergency patching of streets, etc.
• Participates in water system maintenance and repair work; locates, excavates and repairs water lines and related facilities; inspects water projects for leaks, decayed pipes, spillages and pump malfunctioning.
• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday; Installs barricades and routes traffic in a safe manner.
• Provides courteous customer service responding to questions and inquiries from the general public.
• Responds to customer problems or issues and facility repair.
• Contacts the public to inform them of activities and shutdowns and explains applicable rules and regulations.
• Removes weeds and debris from public buildings street easements, and other grounds.
• May operate a jackhammer; pours and finishes concrete and blacktop.
• May participate in training new employees in work practices and in how to apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Maintains records of basic operations, maintenance and work performed.
• Preforms occasional general custodial work in public buildings.
• Assists in the set up and breakdown of special events.
• Required to be on call every five weeks.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality and ethics.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with the appropriate endorsements within 1 year of employment.

• Employee may be required to operate light, medium, and heavy equipment vehicles, and other equipment.
• Constant exposure to all weather conditions (sometimes severe).
• Walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting.
• Exposure to airborne dust and loud noises.
• Frequent climbing of ladders up to 12’ above ground.
• Driving and working on slippery surfaces.
• Working with toxic substances.
• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined and cramped spaces.
• Ability to use repetitive hand motion, lift above shoulders climb in and out of ditches, turn valves, lift and carry pipes and dig ditches.
• Continuous standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling, and twisting of wrist in use of tools.
• Occasional sitting, squatting, crawling, climbing and balancing.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HR@springhilltn.org.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign, modify, or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.

Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.

We offer an extensive benefits package:

We offer several medical insurance options for the entire family, and employer paid dental coverage for the employee (with the option to purchase additional coverage for dependents at a minimum cost) and vision insurance that you are eliglible for at the first of the month after your hire date.

We also provide $25,000 in employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD). Available for purchase are Short Term Disability (STD) and AFLAC policies (i.e., Critical Illness, Accident, and Life Insurance) for which you are eligible on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment

The City of Spring Hill participates in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), a defined benefit plan. In addition to mandatory participation in the pension, we also offer 401(k) and 457(b) retirement options. Like other public employees in Williamson County, our employees can enroll in discounted membership with Williamson County Parks and Recreation, and enjoy using the Longview Recreation facility, as well as any other facility in the system. You will also enjoy 13 paid holidays each year.

Employees earn one day of sick leave each month, which is immediately accessible. You will also earn 2 weeks of vacation during your first year of employment, one of which you can access after a 6-month introductory period, the remaining vacation is accrued monthly.