Street Department Technician

City of Milbank SD; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CITY OF MILBANK is seeking a Street Department Technician to help keep Milbank streets, highways, and alleys safe and well maintained. You will work under the Public Works Coordinator to repair, clear, and maintain roadways year-round, with a focus on safety and quality of life for the community.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid CDL with health card. Expect outdoor work in all weather, occasional evenings, and lifting up to 50 pounds while supporting multiple City

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED certification.
• Valid driver's license with CDL endorsement and health card.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with City departments and staff to complete tasks.
• Follow work schedules and programs for efficient use of manpower and equipment.
• Maintain supplies and stock for repair and maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Keep maintenance records and track repairs on buildings and equipment.
• Inspect traffic signs and lights for proper condition and placement.
• Identify hazards impacting traffic flow and safety and correct as needed.
• Operate snow removal and sanding equipment per City policies.
• Assist in contracted overlay and chip sealing projects as needed.
• Monitor shop and team output to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Assist in other City department activities as required.

Skills

CDL License

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL endorsement (license)

Job description

CITY OF MILBANK

Street Department Technician

Position Summary

The Street Department Technician plays a vital role in keeping Milbank’s streets, highways and alley’s safe, clean, and well maintained. Under the direction of the Public Work Coordinator, this position ensures roadways and related infrastructure are repaired, cleared and maintained year-round to support the safety and quality of life for our community.

Essential Functions

1. Coordination with full, part-time and seasonal employees in the various City departments.
2. Follow work schedules and programs, ensuring efficient use of manpower, time and equipment.
3. Assists the Department Lead and/or Department Head with maintaining and ordering of supplies and materials and stock for repair and maintenance on equipment, city vehicles and building.
4. Keep accurate maintenance records; perform and track repairs on buildings and equipment.
5. Inspect and maintain traffic signs and lights for proper condition and placement.
6. Identify and correct physical or visual hazards impacting traffic flow and safety.
7. Operates snow removal and sanding equipment in accordance with City snow removal policies.
8. May serve as an inspector for the City, ensuring proper application on contracted overlay and chip sealing projects.
9. Monitor the shop, personal work and team output to ensure safety and quality standards.
10. Assists in coordinated activities with other City departments.
11. Operates and maintains all street department equipment; promoting workplace safety and ensuring public safety.
12. Does work at the City Rubble Site as directed.
13. Assists in mosquito spraying in the summer months, (once certified).
14. Assists in weed spraying in the summer months, (once certified).

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency
2. Detail Oriented
3. Organization Skills
4. Problem Solving Abilities
5. Initiative
6. Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Methods, tools, and practices of street and alley maintenance and repair.
• Operation and maintenance of automotive, heavy and specialized street equipment.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform with sufficient written and mathematical acuteness to learn to estimate material use necessary for select projects and regular departmental demands; to reconcile scale tickets, load dockets and fuel inventories. Also, to complete records of maintenance and repairs of equipment as accomplished.
• Ability to work extended hours in adverse weather conditions when required.
• Have physical strength and agility to apply patching material in manual applications.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position routinely works outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement using a computer keyboard. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full time hourly position
  • Normal hours of operation are :
    • April-October hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with rotating Fridays.
    • November-March 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Limited travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with CDL endorsement with health card