Street Operator III/CDL

Jimmy Jazz; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Membership discounts: Jess Odom Center

Center on the Lake membership

Reduced family insurance rates

Job summary

The City of Maumelle is seeking a Street Operator III to contribute to the upkeep and construction of streets. Duties include operating heavy machinery, pouring concrete, laying asphalt, and performing manual labor under supervision.

Essential tasks cover operating graders and other machinery, tool use, mowing, landscaping, and maintenance of park and street structures. Supervisory responsibilities apply to a small crew, with safety and background checks in place.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 12 to 18 months related experience.
• 1 to 6 months managerial/supervisory experience.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders, backhoes, dozers, front-end loaders, and other related machinery.
• Operate mowing machines, jackhammers, chain saws, concrete saws, and posthole diggers.
• Use hand tools such as saws, hammers, nail guns, and related equipment and tools.
• Mow grass using riding or other types of lawnmowers.
• Remove or trim shrubs, hedges, and trees using hand or power tools.
• Plant grass, flowers, and trees.
• Paint and repair park benches and other park equipment.
• Build, repair, and paint guardrails and fences.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $17.50 / Hour
• Job Category Streets
• Employee Type Nonexempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Description A Street Operator III for Maumelle Public Works carries out various duties to contribute to the upkeep and construction of streets in the City of Maumelle. Typical duties for this position include (but are not limited to): operating heavy machinery, using various hand and power tools, pouring concrete, laying asphalt, and other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Operate graders, backhoes, dozers, front-end loaders, and other related machinery
• Operate mowing machines, jackhammers, chain saws, concrete saws, and posthole diggers
• Use hand tools such as saws, hammers, nail guns, and related equipment and tools
• Mow grass using riding or other types of lawnmowers
• Remove or trim shrubs, hedges, and trees using hand or power tools
• Plant grass, flowers, and trees
• Paint and repair park benches and other park equipment
• Build, repair, and paint guardrails and fences
• Remove weeds and trash from parks and streets
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under varying weather conditions
• Ground maintenance work such as weed-eating, edging, and similar tasks
• Building maintenance work such as painting, carpentry, concrete, and similar tasks
• Pick up trash on rights-of-way, parks, common areas, and other City property
• Repair playground equipment and motor vehicle equipment, as instructed
• Assist Crew Foreman in the design and construction of street signs and traffic control devices
• Install and maintain street signs and traffic control equipment
• Assist Crew Foreman in performing carpentry and building maintenance work in City-owned buildings
• Assist in construction projects of laying concrete blocks, mixing and pouring cement mortar, constructing and repairing street curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
• Operate paint striper for painting markings on street surfaces, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Work on street construction and maintenance crews performing tasks such as breaking pavement, pouring and shoveling asphalt and concrete, removing ice and snow, salting and sanding streets, and other similar tasks
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on trucks and other motor-driven equipment
• Supervise assigned employees
• Notify the Director of Public Works of unusual or suspicious activities or circumstances
• Perform any other activities as may be deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The education and experience listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities generally necessary to fulfill this require ment .

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 12 to 18 months related experience (equivalent training/experience will be considered)
• 1 to 6 months managerial/supervisory experience.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operator IIIs in the Street Department directly lead one (1) to three (3) laborers. They carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems as they arise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• May occasionally work nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Benefits include: health, dental, and life insurance; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation; paid sick leave; reduced rates on family insurance coverage, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Perks include individual membership to the Jess Odom Community Center and Center on the Lake; with reduced rates for family memberships.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

It is the policy of the City of Maumelle to maintain a work environment free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance as defined by the Federal Controlled Substances Act or similar state statutes, and free from the use, possession, and effect of alcoholic beverages. The City of Maumelle recognizes that drugs and alcohol impair employee judgment, which may result in increased safety risks, hazards to the public, employee injuries, faulty decision-making, and reduced productivity. Therefore, the City of Maumelle expects all employees to be in a state of mind and physical condition fit to complete their assigned duties safely and competently during work hours. The City of Maumelle complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (City Ordinance 118)

The City of Maumelle is a drug-free workplace. All positions require successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

The City of Maumelle may conduct background checks on applicants or employees for certain positions or when otherwise appropriate based on business needs or applicable law. Background checks may include verification of information provided by the individual and other job-related information, as permitted by law.

When required, the City will obtain appropriate authorization before conducting a background check, and provide appropriate notice to the candidate in compliance with the FCRA. All background checks and information obtained through them will be handled in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Maumelle (the “City”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and administering its programs and services without unlawful discrimination. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political status, marital status, veteran or military status, status as a qualifying patient or designated caregiver, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The City is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Absent an undue hardship, the City will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources. Employees who believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify their supervisor or the Director of Human Resources so the City can engage in the interactive process and evaluate the request in accordance with applicable law.

Questions regarding this policy or complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:

Director of Human Resources (EEO, Title VI, & ADA Coordinator)

City of Maumelle
550 Edgewood Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
[phone]
[e-mail]

The City of Maumelle (the “City”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and administering its programs and services without unlawful discrimination. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political status, marital status, veteran or military status, status as a qualifying patient or designated caregiver, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.