Public Works Street & Storm Maintenance Operator

City of Longview, WA; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Longview, WA, seeks a maintenance worker to perform routine and specialized upkeep of streets and storm sewers. You will operate heavy equipment, maintain rights-of-way, and assist with drainage and paving tasks.

Position requires a valid driver’s license and CDL (Class B, or obtain Class A as assigned). Pre-employment exams may be required and exams are coordinated with Lower Columbia College in Longview.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• One - two years of general construction experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License, or obtain within ninety (90) calendar days or as scheduled.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or obtain within ninety (90) calendar days or as scheduled.
• Traffic Control Flagging Card or obtain within ninety (90) calendar days or as scheduled.
• Forklift Operator Certification or obtain within ninety (90) calendar days or as scheduled.
• Current Herbicide Application License or obtain within one (1) calendar year or as scheduled.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and/or Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements as assigned.
• Must pass Level 3 of each of the 2 ACT/Work Keys – Applied Math and Applied Technology Tests through Lower Columbia College (LCC) OR provide passing certificates OR current employees of the City of Longview must have passed the City of Longview General Skills Exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized maintenance and repair of municipal street and storm sewer systems.
• Operate heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, sweepers, vacuum/jetting trucks, paving and pavement maintenance equipment, loaders, and backhoes.
• Maintain rights-of-ways and construct transportation and drainage facilities.
• Inspect and maintain storm water systems and apply herbicides and sealants as needed.
• Respond to floods and clean streets of leaves and snow.
• Operate a variety of hand/power tools and vehicles, performing daily safety checks and preventive maintenance.

Skills

General construction

English communication

Equipment operation

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

Forklift Certification

Traffic Control Card

Herbicide Application License

CDL (Class B)

CDL (Class A)

Job description

The City of Longview, WA, seeks a maintenance worker to perform routine and specialized upkeep of streets and storm sewers. You will operate heavy equipment, maintain rights-of-way, and assist with drainage and paving tasks.

Position requires a valid driver’s license and CDL (Class B, or obtain Class A as assigned). Pre-employment exams may be required and exams are coordinated with Lower Columbia College in Longview.