STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Pierre Fire Department; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a role that ensures the safety and cleanliness of city streets. This position involves operating essential equipment like street sweepers and snow plows, performing manual labor, and maintaining city infrastructure. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing the public image of the city while working outdoors in a dynamic environment. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for educational assistance, this is a rewarding position for those looking to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

100% employer paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

6% employer match to retirement

12 paid holidays

Up to $2000 annual educational assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to operate street maintenance equipment and tools safely.
• Experience in manual labor and grounds maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate street sweepers and snow plows to maintain city streets.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Load and transport materials to work sites.

Skills

Operating street sweepers

Operating snow plows

Using hand and power tools

Basic mathematical calculations

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsements

Tools

Street sweeper

Backhoe

Snow plow

Front-end loader

Roller

Job description

Job Opportunities

The City of Pierre seeks an enthusiastic individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position is responsible for manual labor and operating street sweepers and snowplows to maintain city streets.

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Department

Street, City of Pierre

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating street sweepers, snow plows, and other equipment to maintain city streets.

Essential Duties

1. Operates a street sweeper to clean streets and city parking lots.
2. Loads trucks with sand or gravel and transports to work sites and/or landfill with front-end loader; smooths job sites with loader.
3. Removes snow from streets and parking lots.
4. Operates roller to seal city streets; fills water trucks at fire hydrants.
5. Provides routine maintenance of equipment by performing such duties as checking oil and fluid levels.
6. Patches potholes with asphalt.
7. Operates sanding truck and backhoe as necessary.
8. Performs janitorial duties and housekeeping as necessary.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required by the Position

1. Knowledge of city, department, and safety policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques.
3. Skill in operating and maintaining equipment such as street sweeper, backhoe, truck, roller, snow plow, bobcat, and front-end loader.
4. Skill in using various hand and power tools.
5. Skill in oral and written communication.

Supervisory Controls

The Street Superintendent or Heavy Equipment Operator/Crew Leader assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The work is reviewed for accuracy, compliance with instructions and established procedures, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include department and safety rules and regulations, work orders, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity

The work consists of street maintenance duties. Inclement weather and the need to work around traffic contribute to the complexity of the work.

Scope and Effect

The purpose of this position is to maintain city streets. Successful performance helps ensure safe streets and enhances the public image of the city.

Personal Contacts

Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts

Contacts are typically to exchange information and provide services.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Work Environment

The work is performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
2. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
3. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. A CDL is required for this position.

Qualifications

Must have possession of or ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Category: All City of Pierre positions
Status: Open
Salary: $23.41/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.
Posted: February 26, 2025
Closing: Open Until Filled