Seasonal Snow & Ice Maintenance Operator

City of Duluth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Duluth seeks a maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled tasks in snow and ice removal, road upkeep, and related duties under supervision. Expect manual labor with hand/power tools and operation of plow trucks and loaders in adverse weather.

Responsibilities include equipment prep and inspection, record-keeping, street patching, drainage work, traffic control setup, and routine vehicle maintenance. A valid Minnesota Class B license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of one year of related education and/or full-time experience in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, bridge maintenance, or related activities.
• Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class B driver's license or privilege.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roadways for snow and ice control: remove snow from streets and alleys; open and widen streets and alleys of large accumulations of snow; remove snow from rights of ways; apply anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on streets and alleys under slippery conditions; and perform night or dawn patrols.
• Prepare and inspect winter equipment used for clearing roadways, which includes cutting edges and sanders; and cleaning equipment post storm.
• Maintain documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management.
• Assist in street patching using hot and cold mix asphalt.
• Perform drainage control measures, such as cleaning catch basins and culvert entries and exits.
• Assist in installing and maintaining traffic control devices, barricades, street signs, and snow fences.
• Perform light equipment maintenance such as changing tires, vehicle washing, repairing tire chains, adding fluids to proper levels, replacing cutting edges, and daily inspection checklists.
• Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Snow and ice maintenance

Teamwork

Education

One year related education/experience

Job description

City of Duluth seeks a maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled tasks in snow and ice removal, road upkeep, and related duties under supervision. Expect manual labor with hand/power tools and operation of plow trucks and loaders in adverse weather.

Responsibilities include equipment prep and inspection, record-keeping, street patching, drainage work, traffic control setup, and routine vehicle maintenance. A valid Minnesota Class B license is required.