Perform general labor related activities involved with maintenance to streets, water mains and appurtenances, sanitary sewer systems and storm drains. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Assist with street maintenance activities such as spreading and tamping asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement; cuts and prepares road surfaces for the repair of potholes and the sealing of roadway cracks; removes litter and debris from roadways
Assist with cleaning storm drains and drainage ditches
Assist with the installation of signs
Assist with maintenance and repair to water and sewer lines and associated equipment.
Paint fire hydrants and water value covers throughout city
Operates small and heavy equipment
Follows City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations and safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Loss Control Handbook
Performs all other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
High School diploma or GED equivalency
Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s License
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Preferred Qualifications
State of Missouri Class A CDL License
One (1) year public works maintenance experience
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Knowledge of:
General maintenance standards
Utilization of general tools and power equipment
Operation of light maintenance equipment
Ability to:
Communicate effectively and politely with citizens and co-workers
Follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely manner
Skills in:
Performing general maintenance procedures
Supervision Received
By the Public Works Crew Leaders and Public Works Maintenance Superintendent
Supervision Exercised
None
Work Environment
Outdoor conditions including extreme heat/cold and adverse weather conditions
May include hazards involving the use of equipment and chemicals
Exposure to dirt and dust
Flexible hours depending upon weather conditions. Since work is performed outdoors and if weather such as rain prevents work being done, then employee may be asked not to report that day or be sent home
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and the public, and discern emergency or alarm warning systems, including vehicle backup alarms
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders; technical manuals and related diagrams and move over rough and unfamiliar terrain
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of power and hand tools and to adjust equipment.
Sufficient strength to lift and carry 50-pound objects for varying distances
Sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions working in trenches, climbing, and working on ladders, and moving over rough or unfamiliar terrain
Sufficient ability to endure prolonged exposure to adverse conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, and prolonged sun and heat exposure during summer months
Background check and drug/alcohol screen conducted prior to appointment
