Street Maintenance Crew Worker

City-of-Great-Fall; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Great Falls is seeking a street maintenance worker to perform semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance, and repair on the city’s street systems. Work is under the supervision of the Street & Traffic Manager and Street & Traffic Superintendent.

The role involves setting up traffic control, operating heavy equipment for snow removal, performing maintenance work across the street divisions, and ensuring compliance with city codes.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of the use of power and hand tools.
• General knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Working knowledge of tractor mounted flail mower, brush mower, and commercial weed-eater.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions, and maintain accurate written records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• General knowledge of Street Divisions Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
• Ability to work safely and follow Safety Policies.

Responsibilities

• Sets up traffic control devices and equipment; shovel, rake and jackhammer asphalt and concrete; fill cracks and potholes in roads and streets.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment in snow and ice removal, sanding operations and the hauling of materials to and from work sites.
• Involvement in all phases of street maintenance and repair.
• Maintains grass and weeds on public and private property to ensure compliance with City codes.

Skills

Safety minded

Team player

Time management

Thoroughness

Technical capacities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Equipment operation knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Flail mower / weed-eater knowledge

Job description

Responsibility for providing semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance and repair of the city’s street systems. Work is performed under the general direction of the Street & Traffic Manager and Street & Traffic Superintendent.

• Sets up traffic control devices and equipment; shovel, rake and jackhammer asphalt and concrete; fill cracks and potholes in roads and streets.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment in snow and ice removal, sanding operations and the hauling of materials to and from work sites.
• Involvement in all phases of street maintenance and repair.
• Maintains grass and weeds on public and private property to ensure compliance with City codes.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in street construction, maintenance and repair is desirable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement and other special licensure or equipment certifications as required or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

**As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating CMVs or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

• Substantial knowledge of the use of power and hand tools.
• General knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Working knowledge of tractor mounted flail mower, brush mower, and commercial weed-eater.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions, and maintain accurate written records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• General knowledge of Street Divisions Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
• Ability to work safely and follow Safety Policies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Safety Minded
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Thoroughness
• Technical Capacities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not supervise but provides technical guidance and work review for staff members. This position may be assigned Lead worker status.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in inclement weather conditions. The employee is exposed to cold, heat, noise, dust, vibration, confined spaces, chemicals, and moving traffic.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, ride and perform similar body movements. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 90 pounds. When lifting more than 90 pounds employees are encouraged to use a team lift. The employee must possess hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate a personal computer, office equipment and a motor vehicle; the ability to talkand hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The work schedule is a 40-hour work week, Sunday through Saturday. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday. Schedule involves mandatory shift work to include nights, overtime, weekends and holidays. This position is a non-exempt and eligible for overtime which must be approved prior to working. It is expected employees report to work on time, fully prepared for scheduled work days.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.