Street Department Laborer

CITY OF MACON; Macon (MO); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Macon is seeking a skilled laborer for maintenance and repair of roadways, right-of-way, and related infrastructure. This position requires operating heavy equipment and performing weld, concrete work, and various street projects.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and must obtain a Missouri Class B CDL within six months, plus pass a drug test and background check. Willingness to work in all weather and during snow events is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding labor.
• Must be able to read and follow written/oral instructions in English.
• Valid Missouri Class B CDL within six months of hire (as required).
• Pre-employment drug test and background check required.
• Residency requirements must be met within sixty days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Perform daily work activities as directed by the Street Department Superintendent.
• Operate heavy equipment (graders, dump trucks, skid loader) safely.
• Repair and maintain vehicles and machinery.
• Construct catch basins, storm drains, and street-related projects.
• Plow snow and spread salt during weather events.
• Assist with city park maintenance.
• Load, transport, and spread materials for road resurfacing.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

English literacy

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Welding equipment

Power tools

Description du poste

Summary

Perform light to heavy manual labor and operate heavy equipment for maintenance and repair of City roadways, right-of-way, alleyways, signage, and storm drainage system. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability and willingness to learn quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform daily work activities as directed by the Street Department Superintendent
• Report to the Street Department Superintendent
• Perform mechanical and maintenance work on vehicles, machinery and equipment
• Responsible for daily operations of heavy equipment (e.g. motor graders, dump trucks, skid loader, etc.)
• Construct catch basins, storm water inlets and other street related projects
• Check bridges and culverts for proper drainage
• Weld, grind and work with metal
• Fill potholes and resurface roads
• Form and pour concrete
• Haul and spread rock for road resurfacing
• Remove dirt, grass, leaves and trash from catch basins and ditches
• Pick up trash and debris on city property
• Check to ensure traffic signs are in place and in good condition; repair or replace street signs, stop signs and other traffic signs as needed
• Inspect trucks and other heavy equipment; ensure tools and supplies needed to perform assigned tasks are loaded on the truck
• Cut brush and trees
• Paint parking spaces, crosswalks, and other identifiers as necessary or requested
• Maintain the compost site for the City of Macon
• Dig ditches
• Plow and haul snow; spread salt and chip on slick roads for weather events
• Block off streets for traffic control purposes during parades and other events
• Clear streets of limbs, brush and other debris after storms
• Subject to weather callouts as needed for snow removal and street repair
• Assist with city park maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• No previous experience required, employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six (6) months of employment

Licenses / Certifications / Requirements

• Valid Missouri Class B Commercial Driver License (General Knowledge and Air Brakes) within six (6) months from date of hire
• Proof of citizenship and /or eligibility to legally work in the United States of America
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Must comply with Employee Policy Manual residency requirements within sixty (60) days from date of hire

Skills and Abilities

• Work in all weather conditions
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Use common sense to carry out work instructions (problem-solving ability)
• Be thorough and accurate in inspecting work sites (attention to detail)
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions (English)
• Operate computers and general office equipment
• Operate heavy equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Stoop, bend, twist, kneel, walk, and climb

Work Environment

• Works in an office/shop environment, indoors and outdoors, subject to all weather conditions
• Is occasionally exposed to air contamination of dust, fumes, and exhaust
• Is exposed to a dirty environment
• Works in and around moving equipment
• Occasionally works in awkward or confining areas
• Is occasionally exposed to vibration
• Is exposed to a moderately noisy to loud environment

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be a le to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.