Street Maintenance Worker

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Des Moines seeks a maintenance worker to perform road and facility upkeep under immediate supervision. Tasks include breaking, tamping, and finishing asphalt, operating dump trucks and light equipment, spreading gravel, and removing snow when needed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of road construction experience, and possess a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and airbrakes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience in road or construction work is required.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Breaks, tamping and finishes bituminous asphalt to provide even thickness.
• Operates small roller over asphalt patches for a smooth surface.
• Assists in construction tasks and operates pneumatic tools and air hammers.
• Spreads and tamps gravel to ensure safe road surfaces.
• Loads and unloads trucks by hand or with equipment.
• Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles.
• Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals.
• Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt.
• Trims brush along rights of way.
• Assists in digging and resetting manhole covers.
• Operates dump trucks and similar equipment.

Skills

Road maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Iowa Class B CDL with Tank endorsement

Airbrakes endorsement

Job description

Upon immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of roads and other City facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems are safe, functional and well-maintained.

Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to [e-mail], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• One (1) year experience in road or other construction work.

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.

• Breaks, tamps and finishes bituminous asphalt material to provide an even thickness;
• Runs a small roller over asphalt patches and applies proper heat and pressure to obtain a smooth surface;
• Assists in a variety of construction tasks and operates simple pneumatic tools and air hammers;
• Spreads and tamps gravel properly to ensure road surfaces are safe and functional;
• Loads and unloads trucks by hand or by operating equipment;
• Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
• Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
• Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt;
• Trims brush cleared from right of way;
• Assists in digging and resetting manhole covers;
• Operates dump trucks and similar equipment;
• Performs related work as required.