Community Service Worker I (Streets)

Eau Claire, City of•Eau Claire, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs semi-skilled work through both manual labor and by operation of light and heavy equipment for the Community Services Department, specifically within the Street Maintenance Division. Under general supervision, the role involves maintaining roads, bridges, and their appurtenances, as well as performing snow and ice removal. The position requires a working knowledge of light automotive, heavy construction, and mechanized equipment, and may involve directing a small number of laborers on specific tasks. While assigned to a division, the worker may be moved to assist other divisions as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
Ability to report to the Central Maintenance Facility (910 Forest Street, Eau Claire) within 45 minutes for snow removal and other emergency operations
Possess or obtain (within six months of hire) and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
Working knowledge of light automotive, heavy construction, and mechanized equipment
Working knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating the operation of motor vehicles
Basic knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in maintenance activities
Good verbal skills
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to learn and use computers associated with assigned equipment
Must be able to take direction and work well with others
Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately
Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers
Physically and mentally able to perform strenuous, stressful, and heavy manual duties during adverse weather conditions for up to 16 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in street/highway construction
Previous experience in general construction including patching of asphalt/concrete
Previous experience working with tools involved in street repairs/construction
Previous experience operating heavy equipment
Previous experience in snow removal with a single axle plow truck and/or heavy equipment
Additional N tanker endorsement

Responsibilities

Operates equipment and performs a variety of labor-intensive manual work pertaining to the maintenance of roads, bridges, and their appurtenances.
Performs removal of snow and ice from streets and sidewalks.
Conducts excavating, mowing, brush cutting, and weed trimming.
Operates compressors and jackhammers.
Performs crack sealing and spray patching.
Cleans catch basins.
Engages in asphalt paving and concrete work.
Performs minor service work on equipment such as refueling, lubricating, washing, vehicle inspection, and minor maintenance.
Operates single, tandem, and quad-axle dump trucks, light trucks, and other gasoline and diesel-powered equipment safely and economically.
Operates mechanical equipment and attachments on trucks and other equipment such as hoists, pumps, winches, spreaders, snowplows, brooms, snow blowers, mowers, etc.
Operates heavy and specialized equipment such as street sweepers, graders, end loaders with plow/wing/snow blower attachments, utility tractors, skid steers, mowers, asphalt crack sealers, asphalt spray patchers, rollers/compaction equipment, brush mowers, painting equipment, and related apparatus in a safe and efficient manner.
Works in heavy traffic while performing assigned tasks.
Directs traffic when necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians, motorists, and work crew.
Completes daily paperwork and timesheets, as well as daily progress reports.
Reports to the Central Maintenance Facility within 45 minutes for snow removal operations and other emergency operations.
Works as a member of a small group performing maintenance tasks.
May occasionally direct a small number of laborers assigned to help on specific tasks.
May be moved to assist another division to complete a task/project as needed.