Street Maintenance Worker

City of Fulton; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance for employee

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Rec-Plex membership

Overtime

Retirement with employer match

Discounts at local restaurants

Job summary

The City of Fulton is seeking personnel to support the Streets and Traffic Control Divisions in maintaining city roads, storm sewers, and related infrastructure. The role includes snow removal, equipment operation, and safety-focused duties to support public safety and city services.

Responsibilities cover asphalt and concrete repairs, equipment operation, and coordination with teams. Applicants should be 18+, pass drug tests, and be willing to obtain a CDL within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and periodic testing.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• May be required to work weekends or varying shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• Ability to operate dump truck, tractor, and mower.
• Follow oral and written instructions; operate various equipment safely.
• Operate vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with culvert repairs, clears ditches, performs snow removal and salt/sand distribution.
• Operates and maintains a range of tools and equipment, adhering to safety procedures.
• Maintains on-call status and professional conduct.
• Assists in equipment operation and preventive maintenance programs.
• Cuts and smooths asphalt, ensuring proper asphalt quantity and safety compliance.
• Assists with concrete repair, including forming, bedrock laying, mixing, and saw-cutting.

Job description

About Us:

The Streets and Traffic Control Divisions maintain city streets, storm sewers, sidewalks, signage, marking, and traffic signals. The crew is also responsible for snow removal during winter weather events.

Benefits We Offer to Full-Time Employees:

• City paid insurance premiums for the employee (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Family Leave)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Free Legends Rec-Plex membership
• Overtime (as needed)
• Lagers retirement with employer match
• Nationwide retirement with employer match
• Discounts for local restaurants
• Plus, so much more...

Position Overview:

Provides as needed assistance to street department to construct, maintain, repair, and treat city road and stormwater infrastructure while coaching subordinates and communicated well with all.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with culvert repairs, keeps ditches clean and free of obstacles, and performs snow removal and salt and sand distribution, assuring for safety, thoroughness and professionalism.
• Maintains an awareness of the operation of a variety of tools and equipment. Operates the variety of tools and equipment, assuring for compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintains "on call" status on assigned schedule; complies with the schedule, assuring for professionalism.
• Maintains an awareness regarding the use of various equipment, assuring for thoroughness.
• Assists in the operation of various equipment, assuring for compliance with safety and other procedures.
• Assists on preventative and corrective maintenance program and schedule of equipment.
• Rakes, rolls and smooths asphalt assuring for following all safety procedures and using all safety equipment and assuring for appropriate amount of asphalt for the repair.
• Assists with concrete repair projects, including installing forms, laying bedrock, using the "wacker", smooths and sweeps and saws grooves, assuring for following all safety procedures and using all safety equipment.
• Conducts and completes any required cleanup and project shut-down activities, assuring for thoroughness.
• Assists with other street repair activities as requested, assuring for safety, following appropriate procedures.
• Completes adequate "put away" of all equipment, supplies and tools.
• Deals with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• Ability to operate a dump truck, tractor, and mower.
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Operate equipment such as riding and farm tractors with PTO implements, rubber tire loaders, dump and flat-bed trucks, snow plows, salt spreader, mowers, hand and power tools, and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety principles;
• Operate vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions;
• Accurately document and maintain simple records and logs as well as brief reports;
• Read and apply instructions;
• Communicate effectively verbally;
• Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens;
• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy;
• Present an overall professional image;
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public;
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.
• Must have a valid Drivers' License or must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.

• Must obtain a class "B" CDL within the 6-month probationary period.

Other Requirements:

Environment

• Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.
• Above average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Above average exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Average exposure to heights and darkness.
• Above average exposure to work safety hazards.
• Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.
• Above average exposure to dust and loud noises.
• Above average exposure to cramped spaces.

Physical

• Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
• Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal physical strength to handle 50 lb. objects, considering frequency.
• Normal endurance and dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
• Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.