Street Maintenance Lead Operator

City of Daphne; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Health & dental

Retirement benefits

CDL pay differential

Job summary

City of Daphne seeks a skilled equipment operator and grounds worker to maintain streets, drainage, parks and recreation facilities. This role involves operating a variety of machinery and performing manual labor in outdoor conditions.

Must have a high school diploma with 3 years related experience; Alabama driver’s license and CDL required. Benefits include holidays, vacation, sick leave, health/dental coverage and retirement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving equipment operation, road maintenance/construction, or landscaping/grounds keeping.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid State of Alabama driver’s license; valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work for the City of Daphne; must be 20 to operate City vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs manual work functions associated with city streets/roads, drainage systems, parks, and recreation facilities.
• Checks/maintains inventory of necessary equipment, tools, supplies and materials.
• Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.
• Performs manual work functions associated with road construction, maintenance and repair projects.
• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects.
• Performs general maintenance tasks to keep machinery and tools in operable condition.
• Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergencies.
• Coordinates and assists in setting up special events; assists with traffic control and litter pickup.
• Prepares or completes forms, reports, and other maintenance documents.
• Communicates with supervisor and others to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
• Serves as lead worker on job site giving limited direction to other workers.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Landscaping techniques

Operate equipment

Data transcription

Communication

Information utilization

Decimals and percentages

Follow instructions

Judgment and creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years experience

Alabama driver's license

Alabama CDL

Job description

City of Daphne seeks a skilled equipment operator and grounds worker to maintain streets, drainage, parks and recreation facilities. This role involves operating a variety of machinery and performing manual labor in outdoor conditions.

Must have a high school diploma with 3 years related experience; Alabama driver’s license and CDL required. Benefits include holidays, vacation, sick leave, health/dental coverage and retirement.