Street Maintenance Worker

Overview
Responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks and other duties as required within the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. An employee in this class performs routine manual labor in the construction, maintenance, repair and upkeep of streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems, curbs, gutters, grounds maintenance. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Street Department Supervisor and is evaluated by visual inspection of work, periodic meetings, compliance with safety procedures, and overall quantity and quality of work performed.

Duties

· Works as a part of a crew and performs semi-skilled and skilled trades work in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and stormwater infrastructure.

· Operates a variety of construction equipment such as dump trucks, leaf vac truck, knuckle boom trucks, tractors, snowplows, rock salt/salt brine delivery combinations, backhoes, excavators, compact and front-end loaders, asphalt rollers, street sweepers and other related light and medium equipment used in the work.

· Repairs asphalt and concrete with a variety of materials to include aggregates, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt and concrete; may assist with street sign installation.

· Collects and removes yard debris, household items, and leaf debris per the Towns policy

· Assists with proper set up of work site traffic control; helps ensure safe control and direction of traffic.

· Clears storm drains and maintains stormwater conveyance infrastructure.

· Applies rock salt/salt brine and performs snow and ice removal from Town streets and sidewalks.

· Installs new and refurbishes street markings and stop bars; installs, maintains, and repairs Energy Absorption systems (guardrails).

· Performs median clean-up and maintenance.

· Uses hand tools and operates equipment to dig holes and replace clean areas for paving.

· Safely transports equipment and materials to and from the work sites in accordance with local and state laws.

· Performs operator’s preventative checks and minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

· Responds as essential field personnel in emergency and inclement weather situations.

· Attends safety training and training on technical subjects related to the work.

· Assists with set-up and clean-up for Town-sponsored festivals and events.

· May assist with cutting grass with tractors, bush hogs, lawn and riding mowers, weed eating, trimming bushes and trees to maintain right of ways and town owned grounds.

· Performs related tasks as required.

Experience

· Working knowledge of construction, repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, storm drains and related facilities, including concrete and masonry construction and finishing and asphalt work.

· Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in assigned work.

· Working knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned area of work

· Some knowledge of the proper placement of street signs and traffic safety signs and cones.

· Skilled in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.

· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

· Ability to complete simple records

· Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, Town-sponsored festivals or events or other emergency service

Pay: $43,065.33 - $47,479.91 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,065 - $47,480