Street Maintenance Technician I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                

• Operates and maintains street sweeper units.
• Sweeps on-street bike lanes and streets on a regular basis, sometimes early mornings to minimize traffic impacts.
• Performs pavement patching and pothole repairs.
• Performs street and alley inspections and clearly communicates the extent of the defects to the appropriate lead staff.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Responds to 100% of snow shifts when called from October through April. Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment.
• Responds to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to learn and implement safety practices including situational awareness.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of streets equipment.
• Skill in using various Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints, and other construction drawings.
• Knowledge of basic asset management software.
• Knowledge of safe use of hand tools, commercial and light duty vehicles, outdoor power equipment, and trailers.
• First Aid with CPR and AED Certification.
• OSHA 30-hour Training Certification.
• One (1) year experience with snow operations.
• One (1) year landscaping installation and irrigation experience.
• One (1) year experience with hot mix asphalt.
• One (1) year of experience in outdoor, physical maintenance or construction with preference given for experience in landscape irrigation including basic knowledge of plant, tree, and weed identification.
• One (1) year experience in heavy construction.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B with tanker endorsement and without restrictions or Permit or new hires have the ability to obtain within nine (9) months with supervisor approval.
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger Certification or equivalent certification as a traffic flagger or new hires have the ability to obtain within nine (9) months.
• Front-End Loader Certification or new hires have the ability to obtain within nine (9) months.
• Skid-Steer Loader Safety Training Certification or new hires have the ability to obtain within nine (9) months.
• OSHA 10-hour Training Certification or new hires have the ability to obtain within one (1) year.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Transportation Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None   

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS    

• Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to operate equipment, and review evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions and in confined spaces and to operate equipment while working in and around moving traffic. Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
• Work Environment: Works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions in and around moving traffic, and in confined spaces. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. Ability to work irregular hours, that include weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies.
• Machines and Equipment Used: Hand and power tools, long-handled tools, jackhammer, chainsaw, tamper, grinder, compressor, safety devices, utility truck, single and tandem-axle dump trucks, backhoe, loader, two-way radio, telephones, calculators, computers and copy/fax machines.