STREET LABORER

City of Wellington; Wellington (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wellington is seeking a street maintenance worker to perform maintenance, service and minor repairs on assigned equipment in Wellington, KS. The role includes operating street maintenance equipment, mowing, installing signs, and loads/unloads materials while adhering to laws and safety policies.

The position requires basic education and related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Must perform essential duties satisfactorily with accommodations if needed.
• Knowledge of traffic laws for equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, services and minor repairs to assigned equipment
• Operates street maintenance equipment, tractors and trucks
• Performs routine maintenance on streets, alleys, curbs, sidewalks and other public facilities
• Install signs, mows and trims right-of-ways
• Loads and unloads materials and other departmental supplies
• Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
• Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
• Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Construction equipment knowledge

Equipment operation principles

Time management

Independent work capability

Situational judgment

Analytical thinking

Project and priority management

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Math/computer skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

One year of related experience preferred

Job description

Responsible for work in the construction and maintenance of the street system for the City of Wellington.

Essential Functions

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

• 1. Performs maintenance, services and minor repairs to assigned equipment
• 2. Operates street maintenance equipment, tractors and trucks
• 3. Performs routine maintenance on streets, alleys, curbs, sidewalks and other public facilities
• 4. Install signs, mows and trims right-of-ways
• 5. Loads and unloads materials and other departmental supplies
• 6. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
• 7. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
• 8. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• 9. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
• 10. Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Position Requirements

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

Position Requirements:

• 1. High school diploma or other equivalent preferred
• 2. One year of similar or related experience preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• 1. Working knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
• 2. Knowledge of construction type equipment
• 3. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of operating, servicing and maintenance of trucks, tractors and related construction equipment
• 4. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• 5. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
• 6. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
• 7. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
• 8. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
• 9. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 10. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• 11. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
• 12. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
• 13. Attention to detail

Salary Range

PAY RANGE IS $16.15 to $20.46 DOQ

Disclaimer

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The specific statements in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical functions, elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.