Street Maintenance Worker I

City of Kirkwood, Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kirkwood, Missouri is seeking a Street Department worker to operate equipment (front end loader, backhoe, skid loader, trucks, street sweeper) and perform street and sidewalk maintenance.

You will shovel and patch asphalt, cut grass, remove snow and debris, and handle related tasks in indoor/outdoor environments; overtime evenings and weekends are required.

Starting salary is $46,000 to $50,000 per year with excellent benefits; valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with interruptions.
• Experience in street and sidewalk construction or maintenance.
• Experience operating trucks and heavy equipment.
• Willing and able to work overtime including evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate Street Department equipment including loader, backhoe, skid loader, trucks, street sweeper and other gear.
• Shovel, patch, move, lift and sweep asphalt, debris, and materials for street repairs.
• Cut and rake grass with riding mowers and power tools.
• Remove snow, ice, debris from properties, streets and sidewalks.
• Operate pavement grinders, sign machines, post pullers and related machinery.
• Climb ladders and lift up to 65 pounds, with varying duties.

Skills

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Heavy equipment operation

multitask management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Drive and operate all Street Department equipment including front end loader, backhoe, skid loader, tandem truck, bucket truck, dump trucks, salt spreaders, snow plows, pickup trucks, street sweeper, stump grinder, etc.
• Shovel, patch, move, lift, and sweep hot asphalt, cold asphalt, sawdust, sand, rock, concrete, dirt and other material in the repair of streets and sidewalks.
• Cut and rake grass using rakes, riding lawn mowers, power hedge trimmers, blowers, etc.
• Remove snow, ice, dead animals, and debris from properties, streets, and sidewalks.
• Operate pavement grinders, asphalt curb machines, paint machine, sign machine, post puller, and post remover.
• Climb ladders, lift, bend, reach, kneel, push weight of up to 40 pounds, pull weight of up to 70 pounds or more, grip, hold, carry, and lift up to 65 pounds or more.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Experience in street and sidewalk construction or maintenance.
• Experience operating trucks and heavy equipment.
• Willing and able to work overtime including evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Working Environment

Indoor and outdoor working environment. May encounter hazards from working in extreme weather conditions as well as exposure to hot material, hazardous material, dust, and other allergens. Exposure to constant and extreme noise.

STARTING SALARY

$46,000 - $50,000 per year plus excellent benefits.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.