Street Maintenance Worker II

City of Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Independence seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Municipal Services Department. The role involves operating a range of equipment, performing routine maintenance, and contributing to roadside maintenance, street sweeping, and snow removal. You will set grades for infrastructure projects and may assist other crews while training on equipment.

Shifts can be day, evening, or night. The job requires reading street maps, learning operations quickly, and meeting safety standards, including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2–3 years of related experience in general labor and heavy equipment operation.
• Must have or obtain within six months a valid state CDL Class B with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement, no K restriction.
• Must have flagger certification and work zone training; complete required NIMS level training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Set grade for concrete, asphalt, or earthwork projects.
• Perform roadside maintenance, snow removal, and street sweeping.
• Assist other crews as necessary and train on heavy equipment operation.
• May perform emergency repairs or cleaning duties during regular hours.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

General labor

CDL Class B

Education

High school diploma or GED

NIMS training

Job description

Operates a variety of equipment for the Municipal Services Department including high loaders, snowplows, sweepers, dump trucks, jackhammers, small hand tools, etc. This position may be for day, evening, or night shift hours. Will perform roadside maintenance, snow removal and street sweeping. Performs routine maintenance of equipment. Sets grade for concrete, asphalt, or earthwork projects. May assist other crews as necessary and will train on the operation of heavy equipment. May perform emergency repairs or cleaning duties during regular work hours and performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two to three years of progressively responsible related experience in general labor and heavy equipment operation. Must have or be able to obtain within six months a valid state Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brake endorsement without “K” restriction and tanker endorsement. Must have flagger certification and work zone training. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. This position will require a self-motivated person with little supervision. Ability to learn the operation of heavy equipment and read and interpret street maps.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stoop, crawl, crouch, reach overhead, negotiate stairs and ramps, climb ladders, bend, and lift up to 45 lbs. plus or minus 25 lbs. Must be able to stand and walk distances on hard floor surfaces and maintain balance on uneven surfaces and in elevated situations.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed outdoors in conditions of extreme heat and cold, and severe weather conditions. Day or night shift hours. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery. The incumbent may be called in after normal hours during emergency conditions.

Working Hours

Normal working hours are 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday.

Seasonal work hours may include Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday; may also include 3:30pm-12:00am or 12:00am-8:30am.

Drug Testing

Background Check

Physical Abilities Testing

In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.