Street Maintenance Worker II

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Foley is seeking a reliable Landscaper to perform general landscape maintenance within city limits. This role involves operating a range of equipment such as mowers, bucket trucks, loaders, and tractors, as well as assisting with city events and projects.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training. A valid driver's license and successful background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of machinery and equipment for landscape maintenance, including mowers, bucket trucks, loaders, tractors, signs, and other related tools.
• Performs general labor such as trimming, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.
• Assists in traffic control using cones, signs, and flags according to MUTCD standards and PPE requirements.
• Trims and removes trees and bushes; assists with city projects and events as needed.
• Interacts with the public, vendors, and city staff, maintaining professional communication.
• Maintains sign inventory and responds to installation and repair requests and tickets.
• Uses chainsaw for trimming in alleys to keep clearance for large trucks.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides general landscape maintenance within city limits. This includes trimming trees, cutting grass, and working city events or projects. Operates machinery such as bucket truck, backhoe, loader, small tractor, boom mower, bush hog, front mount mower, zero turn, chain saws, pole saw, weed eater, skid steer, and forklift. Works alongside other crews to assist in any projects that need to be completed. Reports to the Street Maintenance Crew Leader.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include front mount mower, light to mid-size agricultural tractors with rear-mounted bush hogs, gators, sign truck, and flat-bed trucks.
• Operates small trucks to haul dirt, debris, rock, solid waste, and landfill material. Operates non-CDL trucks such as bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.
• Performs general labor duties to include chain sawing, equipment maintenance, directing traffic, and lifting and carrying debris.
• Places traffic cones and/or uses of traffic signs and flags to perform traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD manual, wearing proper safety vest and PPE, as needed.
• Trims and removes trees and bushes.
• Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include the general public, vendors, organizations and businesses, Department Heads, Supervisors from all departments, co-workers, and office staff.
• Refers to sign inventory, installation and repair requests, banner installation requests, weed abatement sign install/disassemble request, call tickets, written/spoken instructions, and personnel information.
• Uses chainsaw to trim trees in alleys for clearance of large trucks such as garbage/recycle trucks.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of experience in a job-related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements

Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving record), drug screen, and pre-employment physical.