Maintenance Worker II - Public Works

City of Webster Groves; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (LAGERS)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Webster Groves is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled tasks on city streets and rights-of-way. The role includes road repairs, concrete work, signage installation, and routine equipment maintenance.

A Class B CDL with air brakes is required, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The position offers full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of related work experience.
• Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general road maintenance and related activities including flagging traffic, mowing, asphalt repairs, patching holes, concrete work and signage maintenance.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment and ensure safe operation near traffic.
• Install and repair street signs and paint pavement markings.
• Follow safety regulations and complete required reports and logs.

Skills

Traffic safety

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance planning

Record keeping

English communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL with air brakes

Job description

Description

The position performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks for the City, responsible for maintenance, construction and repair of City streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and other assignments to assist with overall department operations.

Examples of Duties

• Performs general road maintenance and related activities including flagging traffic, mowing, temporary and permanent asphalt surface repairs, patching holes, sawing pavement, concrete repair and pouring, clearing brush and trees, vegetation control, sweeping, routing and sealing road cracks, and removing dead animals and trash.
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment; maintains equipment in clean and operating manner.
• Places and removes cones and traffic barricades as warning devices to secure safety at work sites, directs traffic when necessary.
• Installs concrete form work for streets and sidewalks.
• Trims and cuts trees and shrubbery, removes tree trunks, operates high-lift, and shreds plant debris.
• Performs activities related to snow cleanup to include operating snowplow truck, spreading chemicals, and shoveling as assigned.
• Performs activities related to installation and clean up after special events, disasters, accidents, and other events.
• Sweeps and shovels debris and litter, moving heavy objects and loading into trucks.
• Performs pre and post work safety check of vehicle on a daily basis.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
• Completes work orders, daily activity reports, inspection reports, and time sheets; maintains maintenance and service records/logs, and other pertinent information.
• Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
• Reports to work for on-call after hours needs, as assigned.
• Forming, mixing, pouring, troweling and finishing concrete and masonry used in maintenance jobs.
• Performs installation and repair of street signs and the layout and painting of pavement striping and marking.
• Safely operates construction equipment, machinery, and tools for maintenance and construction related operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of related work experience.
• Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.

Required Job Competencies

• Knowledge of traffic safety principles.
• Knowledge of safe operations of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance procedures.
• Ability and skill to drive and operate mobile equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of, utility markings and clearances and rules for safe equipment operation in close proximity to underground and overhead utility facilities.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety rules and ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment necessary.
• Knowledge of legal load limits for assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.
• Ability to read and understand grade and alignment stakes set by others.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• 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, or other emergency service.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. They include:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent)
• Health reimbursement account
• LAGERS pension plan
• Voluntary retirements plans (457b, 457b Roth, and Roth IRA)
• Public service loan forgiveness qualifying employer
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Bereavement, jury duty, and military paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee pass to WG recreation complex
• Flexible work schedules
• Possible remote work (for certain positions)

To learn more details, please reach out to our Human Resources Department.

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Do you have a current CDL A or B with a clean driving record?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question