Street Department Laborer I

City of Yukon (OK); Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yukon (OK) is looking for a diligent Street Maintenance Worker to support daily upkeep of streets, signals, and drainage. You will perform inspections and routine repairs, keeping roads safe and functional while showing an exceptional attitude and teamwork with colleagues.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, be willing to learn, and be ready to work in varied weather conditions. CDL within the first year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a safe, clean and fun work environment.
• Bilingual phrasing not required; on-time and ready to work.
• Willingness to learn new things and adapt to daily tasks.
• Cooperation with fellow workers is essential.
• Excellent problem solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Patching, painting and repairing of streets, curbs and signal lights.
• Cleaning of drainage structures.
• Mowing and edging of street easements.
• Clearing of roads when needed.
• Snow and ice prevention and removal operations (may be required to work nights).
• Installation and repair of street signs.
• Operating and maintaining small engine equipment.
• Physically demanding; lifting up to 100 lbs, bending, kneeling, stopping for long periods.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Be on time and ready to work

Willingness to learn new things

Cooperation with fellow workers

Excellent Problem Solving Skills

Committed to a safe, clean, and fun工作環

Education

High school or GED

No experience needed

Class A/B CDL - should be obtained within the first year of employment

Job description

This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Candidate will perform day to day maintenance and restoration work in the construction and operations of City of Yukon's streets, signal lights and storm drainage facilities. It is expected that the candidate will choose to display an EXCEPTIONAL ATTITUDE daily and show an uncompromising willingness to cooperate and treat fellow employees with respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• 2.Patching, painting and repairing of streets, curbs and signal lights
• 3.Cleaning of drainage structures
• 4.Mowing and edging of street easements
• 5.Clearing of roads when needed
• 6.Snow and Ice prevention and removal operations (May be required to work nights)
• 7.Installation and repair of street signs
• 8.Operating and maintaining small engine equipment
• 9.Physically demanding; Lifting objects of 100 lbs or less, Bending, Kneeling and Stoppingfor long periods of time,
• 10.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• 1.Committed to maintaining a SAFE, CLEAN and FUN work environment.
• 2.Be on time and ready to work
• 3.Willingness to learn new things
• 4.Cooperation with fellow workers
• 5.Excellent Problem Solving Skills

This is not an all-inclusive list due to the unpredictability of the day to day situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1.High school or GED
• 2.No experience needed: must be willing to learn new things.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Class A/B CDL - should be obtained within the first year of employment

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINE USE

Candidate must have the capability to use and to learn to use all equipment within the street department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Candidate will be exposed to the following:

• 1.Outdoor weather conditions ranging from freezing to extremely hot
• 2.Moving mechanical parts
• 3.Heights between 10' to 40'high
• 4.Toxic or caustic chemicals
• 5.Wet or humid conditions
• 6.Loud noises and other conditions

This is not an all-inclusive list; there are other conditions that the candidate will need to adapt to.

Occasionally required to work beyond normal work hours or change work hours. Must be able to work in a group. Needs GREAT people skills. Must be able to take a leadership position when necessary.