Street Maintenance Worker

City-of-Stevens-Point-; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stevens Point is hiring for a labor–intensive role within the street department and public works operations. Responsibilities include snow removal, truck driving, equipment operation, and assisting with garbage/recycling collection and drop-off duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Class B CDL with air brake or ability to obtain CDL within six months. Work involves varied outdoor conditions and physical labor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brake test completed and passed or ability to obtain CDL within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and equipment listed in duties.
• Plow snow and perform street maintenance tasks.
• Assist with traffic control setup and removal.
• Perform garbage/recycling collector and drop-off attendant duties as needed.
• Work unsupervised or with a group on various labor tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Safety awareness

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B with air brake

Job description

Work involves manual labor in all aspects of street department and public works operations, to include snow removal, truck driving, equipment operator, garbage/recycling collector and drop-off attendant. Work unsupervised, alone or with a group. Work in other classifications will be assigned as necessary.

• Operate air hammer, concrete/asphalt saw, weed whip, chainsaw, tar kettles, painting equipment and other related hand tools.
• Perform manual labor on street repair, painting, garage maintenance, and other various labor duties.
• Plow snow on city sidewalks, city parking lots or other areas as assigned.
• Substitute as laborer for garbage, recycling collector and drop-off attendant.
• Truck driving for dump, garbage, recycling and snow plow vehicles.
• Work as laborer on curbside leaf and Christmas tree collection.
• Work as laborer on street patching crew.
• Assist in setting up traffic control barricades and signs.
• Assist in banner, flag, and Christmas decoration set up and removal as required.
• Perform other manual labor tasks as assigned.
• Assist with traffic signal/street light repair/maintenance.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Valid Class B CDL ( Commercial Drivers License) with air brake test completed and passed or the ability to obtain CDL in six months.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work day or night hours with minimal notice.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously 6-8 hours per day 5 days per week.
• Must be able to bend, squat and twist to lift 51-100 pounds occasionally and 20-50 pounds continuously.
• Must have no limitations that impair doing the responsibilities of the position with either left or right hands.
• Must have no impairments that result from continuous exposure to odors from solid waste or yard waste.
• Must be able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, to extreme cold.
• Must have no limitations for occasionally working above heights that exceed 12 feet.
• Must have no limitations on seat belt use.

• Thorough knowledge of all state and local traffic laws.
• Knowledge of department operating procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to write legibly for data collection and completion of reports.
• Understanding the mechanics and use of chainsaws, concrete saws, air hammers, weed whips, patchers, tampers, concrete mixers and various other hand tools.
• Knowledge of snow removal procedures.
• Knowledge on operation of dump trucks, garbage trucks, snow removal equipment and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures.

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