Street Maintenance Worker

City of Santa Fe Springs; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care delisted in source

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The City of Winslow is seeking a Streets Maintenance Worker to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work on streets and storm drainage systems, and operate a variety of equipment. This position is a tentative “At-Will” appointment with a six-month probation period.

Under basic supervision, you will assist in curb, sidewalk, sign, and graffiti maintenance, plus park beautification, ditches, and drainage inspections. Outdoor work requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 3 years of experience in maintenance/repair of streets, curbs, and gutters.
• Arizona driver’s license required.
• Inmate Supervision certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs curbs, sidewalks, gutters, and water boxes; cuts and patches asphalt; seals cracks.
• Paints school zones, curbs, and crosswalks; covers graffiti.
• Maintains and replaces signs and poles as needed; may participate in street sign fabrication.
• Participates in City park beautification and maintenance; mows grass, prunes plants, and cuts weeds; replaces park and streetlights.
• Maintains ditches and alleyways; removes weeds and brush.
• Inspects and repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to ensure proper function.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights; loads/unloads equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment by cleaning and checking after use.
• Conducts traffic control duties at worksites and for emergencies.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; reports defects.
• Performs required labor in construction and maintenance projects.

Skills

Following written and verbal instr.

Communicating effectively

Maintaining accurate records

Establishing working relationships

Care for tools and equipment

Job description

Summary

Under basic supervision, the Streets Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City street and storm drainage facilities and systems. This position is a tentative “At-Will” appointment and subject to a probationary period of six (6) months from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, a non-management employee shall be granted regular status in the classification in which the probationary period is served.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains and repairs curbs, sidewalks, gutters, and water boxes; cuts and patches asphalt; seals cracks.


• Paints school zones, curbs, and crosswalks; covers graffiti.


• Maintains and replaces signs and poles as needed; may participate in street sign fabrication.


• Participates in City park beautification and maintenance; mows grass, prunes plants, and cuts weeds; replaces park and streetlights.


• Maintains ditches and alleyways; removes weeds and brush.


• Inspects and repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.


• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights; participates in loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.


• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.


• Conducts traffic control duties at work sites and for emergencies and special events.


• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisors; cleans equipment.


• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, and street signage.


• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects.


• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge Of

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.


• Materials, methods, and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of streets.


• Work safety policies, procedures, practices, and equipment.


• Records maintenance policies and procedures.

Skill In

• Caring for and using tools and equipment used in installing and maintaining streets.


• Following written and verbal instructions.


• Maintaining accurate records and logs.


• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.


• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND three (3) years of experience relating to the maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, and gutters; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License And Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

An Inmate Supervision certification may be required.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

Work is performed outdoors at various locations throughout the City and requires exposure to various weather conditions and potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery. May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The City of Winslow is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.