Street Technician

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grants is hiring a Street Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled work maintaining streets, alleys, drainage systems, and related infrastructure. Duties include pothole repairs, vegetation control, sign maintenance, snow removal, and equipment operation, with emphasis on safe outdoor work in varying weather.

A valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment checks are required. The role is full-time in the Streets Department, with potential emergency response involvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work well in a team.
• Must be available for emergency response, snow and ice removal, and other needs.

Responsibilities

• Pothole and minor roadway repairs and street/alleys maintenance.
• Drainage and culvert cleaning; vegetation control.
• Sign installation and maintenance; traffic control.
• Snow and ice removal; debris cleanup; operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with emergency response, special events, and projects citywide.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicles

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The City of Grants is accepting applications for a Street Technician. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance and improvement of City streets, alleys, drainage systems, rights-of-way, grounds, and other City property and infrastructure.

Duties include pothole and minor roadway repairs, street and alley maintenance, drainage and culvert cleaning, vegetation control, traffic control, sign installation and maintenance, snow and ice removal, debris cleanup, and operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. The Street Technician may also assist with emergency response, special events, and projects throughout the City.

Applicants must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions and safely operate assigned tools and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Applicants must successfully complete all City pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Thursday

Department: Streets

The City of Grants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in street maintenance, construction, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, hand and power tools, and assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be available to assist with emergency response, snow and ice removal, and other operational needs as required.
• Must successfully complete all City pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening.