Streets Maintenance Worker II

City of Muskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Muskogee seeks Streets Maintenance Worker II to perform unskilled to semiskilled tasks on streets, buildings, and grounds. The role involves operating light to medium construction equipment and various tools, with duties spanning repairs, mowing, painting, and basic maintenance.

This safety-sensitive position requires the ability to work outdoors, travel to city locations, and comply with ADA accommodations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required, with one year of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in construction/maintenance trades.
• Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, tools and materials; understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write; operate various mechanical tools and power equipment; communicate courteously with coworkers and the public.
• Skill in operating light to heavy automotive equipment and pertinent power tools.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces manholes, cleans, repairs and replaces sewer lines.
• Operates hand and power tools including jack hammer and air compressor.
• Operates light to medium equipment such as rodder, suction pumps, tractors and loaders.
• Paints, patches streets, and maintains grounds and signs as needed.
• Assist skilled repairmen in plumbing repairs and minor building/equipment repairs.
• Must report to work regularly and on time.

Skills

Manual labor

Reading & writing

Communication

Tool operation

Automotive equipment

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jackhammer

Air compressor

Rodder

Suction pumps

Job description

Responsible for performing unskilled and semiskilled tasks; works on individual job assignments or as a member of a work group engaged in planned or scheduled general maintenance or renovation activities involving City properties and facilities to include public buildings, grounds, facilities and streets. Duties often include the operation of light to medium sized vehicles and construction equipment.

Essential Tasks

• Repairs and replaces manholes, cleans, repairs and replaces sewer lines.
• Operates hand and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor and other hand and power tools.
• Operates light to medium equipment including rodder, suction pumps, tractors and loaders.
• Paints, cuts, mixes, pours and finishes cement, patches streets, and cuts grass.
• Cleans catch basins, lays pipe, paints and silk screens traffic signs, operates light truck, jack hammer and other hand tools and welding equipment for the installation of traffic signs.
• Assists skilled repairmen in plumbing repairs and performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Reporting Relationships

The Streets Maintenance Worker II reports directly to the Streets Maintenance Leader I.

The Streets Maintenance Worker II does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Training and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required, and one (1) year of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to medium construction equipment.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semiskilled general maintenance work; and good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and write; ability to use various types of mechanical tools and equipment; ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information. Skill in the operation of light to heavy automotive equipment and in the use of pertinent tools and power equipment.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity will be needed enough to use a key board and telephone. Occasional sitting and standing is required. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to sixty (60) pounds. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing over sixty (60) pounds. Occasional reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting, handling and repetitive movements. Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work in this classification is both indoors and outdoors. Will travel to other City locations as required. Requires ability to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours. Requires ability to maintain on-call status.

Notice

This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.