Street Technician 1

Carson-City,-Nv; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson City Public Works in Carson City, NV is hiring for a full-time maintenance worker to maintain and repair paved areas, lay asphalt, sidewalks, curbs and drainage structures. The role requires a valid Nevada Class C license now and a Class A with Tanker endorsement within 8 months, plus OSHA 10, Flagger certification, and a pre-employment physical and fit test.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, basic math and record-keeping skills, and the ability to operate hand and power

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a High School education or GED; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess a valid Class C Driver license; within 8 months, Nevada Class A with Tanker Endorsement.
• OSHA 10 certification within 15 days; Flagger Certification within 8 months; pre-employment physical and respiratory fit test.
• Knowledge of pavement maintenance, safety regulations and basic record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs paved areas by cleaning surfaces, laying and raking asphalt and striping pavement.
• Assists in constructing forms, pouring concrete, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and drainage structures.
• Uses tools and equipment; loads/unloads materials; keeps work areas clean and safe.
• Constructs drainage structures and may lay underground piping; serves as a flagger on a crew.
• Operates trucks and light construction equipment; observes safety and quality standards.
• Responds to public questions/complaints and maintains basic records of work performed.

Skills

Shop mathematics

Basic record keeping

Reading plans/maps

Oral/written directions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Light construction equipment

Job description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works.

SALARY RANGES:
$23.1543 - $32.4161 hourly / $48,160.84 - $67,425.54 annually (Employer-Paid PERS)
$27.9331 - $39.1064 hourly / $58,100.90 - $81,341.26 annually (Employee/Employer-Paid PERS)

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here. (Download PDF reader).

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click here.

• Maintains and repairs paved areas by cleaning surfaces, laying and raking asphalt and striping and marking pavement.
• Assists in constructing forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and in constructing and repairing sidewalks, ramps, curbs, gutters and drainage structures.
• Clears weeds, brush, trash and other debris from paved areas; may operate power equipment to accomplish such cleaning. Installs and repairs guard rails, signs, fences, security barriers.
• Assists skilled crew and learns to perform basic tasks in such craft areas as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, electronic and mechanical repair and construction.
• Loads and unloads trucks, fuels equipment and vehicles (automobiles, trucks), picks up and delivers materials and equipment, cleans and maintains tools and equipment, maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Constructs drainage structures; may assist in laying underground piping and sewer systems; installs shoring; serves as the flagger on a crew.
• Operates and adjusts a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the maintenance area to which assigned; may operate light equipment and drive trucks as assigned.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites from traffic hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Maintains basic records of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Performs snow removal activities as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a High School education or GED; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Class C Driver license
• Must obtain a valid Nevada Class A Driver's license with Tanker Endorsement within 8 months of employment.
• Must obtain OSHA 10 certification within 15 days of employment.
• Must obtain Flagger Certification within 8 months of employment.
• Must take pre-employment physical and respiratory fit test.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Shop mathematics.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Basic techniques for maintaining paving and interior and exterior areas of buildings and facilities.
• Basic painting, plumbing and carpentry methods, tools and techniques.
• Above-ground and underground facilities maintenance and repair work.
• Methods and practices of pavement maintenance and repair.
• Operation and capability of various trucks and light construction equipment.
• Techniques of cement construction, pouring and finishing.

Skill in:

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reading and interpreting plans, maps and instructions.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Performing general maintenance work, individually or as a member of a crew, in various areas, depending upon the function.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Incumbents are not required to apply theory or to use their own judgment. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field or shop maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds with proper equipment; work at height of up to seventy-five (75) feet; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

Work outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Work involves exposure to potentially hazardous fumes, solvents and liquids.

Employees must maintain an active telephone. Employees must reside within 30 minutes of Carson City. Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays. Required to be on-call.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee shall be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency. In addition, employees shall be required to participate in an on-call rotation, and must maintain a home telephone, cellular or landline.
4. Employees shall be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $84.00. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
7. This position is covered under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and/or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
8. All employees covered by this job description are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the requirements of the FMCSA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 382 as amended; or the FTA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 655 as amended; and the Carson City Anti-Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program; which are hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that mandate urine testing and breath alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions, as well as those positions that require a commercial driver's license (CDL); requires termination of employment when there is a positive test result. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) also imposes 49 CFR part 40 as amended, which is hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that establishes standards for collection and testing of urine and breath specimens. Copies of parts 382, 655 and 40 are available in the Alcohol Program Manager's office and on the internet at the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance website www.dot.gov/ot/dapc/index.html.
9. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.