Streets - Laborer II

La Vergne Tennessee • La Vergne, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment used to repair, perform maintenance, and replace street and storm drainage facilities and systems. Provides street-related services to residents, industrial, and commercial customers alike. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, general maintenance, landscape management, and/or repair is preferred.
• Experience in any facet of Public Works is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License or be able to obtain one in a reasonable period.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Skill in the operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, scheduling, and implementation of construction, maintenance, and operation activities designed to provide quality street and drainage service.
• Performs the duties of maintenance, construction, and repair of street and storm drainage facilities.
• Inspects and/or repairs streets, drainage systems, and storm sewer systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, etc.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation by ensuring that a valid TN 811 call was validated.
• Responds to complaints and service requests regarding potholes, flooding, right-of-way problems, signals, streetlights, or related issues; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
• Mows and maintains public rights-of-way.
• Occasionally required to operate a bucket truck, including but not limited to street light maintenance, tree trimming, and holiday lighting.
• Contacts residents and business owners in areas where services or access may be discontinued and explains when access or services will be restored.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking them after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, salt, and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Cleans equipment.
• Operates medium and heavy-sized construction and power equipment, including but not limited to mechanized brooms, paving rollers, milling machines, skid steers, and zero-turn mowers.
• Occasionally operates heavy equipment, including but not limited to tractors, backhoes, brush trucks, and excavators.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs all required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including but not limited to pavement cutting, ditch digging, asphalt repair, sign repair, and street light maintenance.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the street department, including but not limited to chainsaw, weed eater, pole saw, and pneumatic post driver.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Insurance for employees and their families, covering health, dental, vision, life, disability, and even Lasik.
• Retirement Security from day one: a 401(a) plan with 4.5% city contribution plus a 457 plan with matching up to 3.5%.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, personal days, 12 holidays, and your birthday off.
• Longevity Pay with additional annual bonuses for years of service.
• Support & Development with on-the-job training, professional growth opportunities, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED