Maintenance Equipment Operator - Street

City of Reynoldsburg•Street Dept - 7806 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Street Superintendent, the Maintenance Equipment Operator fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs, street name signs, and other signs requested by city departments. The position also performs construction inspections, street and property maintenance, seasonal work, snow removal, and other duties assigned by city administration. It is represented by the United Steelworkers Union.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two to three years of previous experience and training in the use of power and/or hand tools.
Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment and maintain it.
Knowledge of general street construction, maintenance, and repair; snow and ice removal; basic computer operation; basic electricity; and basic mowing equipment operation.
Skill in using hand tools, power tools, mowing equipment, and motor vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor; follow simple written, oral, or pictorial instructions; perform basic arithmetic; read, copy, and record figures accurately; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; and cooperate with coworkers on group projects.
Ability to meet the stated physical and safety demands, including occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of 50 to 100 pounds and frequent handling of 20 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, install, repair, and remove traffic control signs, street name signs, and other signs requested by city departments.
Inspect sidewalk and driveway approach form work and completed work on commercial and residential properties for compliance with approved plans, codes, and ordinances.
Receive and investigate complaints from homeowners, contractors, and city officials during and after construction.
Answer questions about city standard drawings, construction methods, practices, and procedures for sidewalks, approaches, and wheelchair ramps.
Drive to inspection sites and use field equipment such as a tape measure, smart level, and digital camera.
Prepare and maintain work documents, including daily inspection logs, correspondence, and inspection results in a database.
Maintain sidewalk and driveway approach replacement project manuals and related correspondence.
Forward changes to work homeowners need to complete to the city engineer for updates to project sheets.
Coordinate with building department staff to verify permits have been issued for projects.
Mow rights-of-way, cemeteries, and vacant lots using riding mowers, push mowers, and weed eaters.
Participate in snow removal using a front-end loader and single-axle dump truck.
Work overtime as required to continue essential city services.
Perform varied city work as needed, such as cutting or trimming trees, decorating the municipal complex for Christmas, and putting up or removing holiday flags.
Pick up dead animals and collect or sweep up trash and debris.
Lay gravel in berms along unpaved streets and fill potholes with cold patch.
Wash vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to the traffic light system.
Stay informed about current developments and procedures and attend staff meetings.
Maintain required licenses and certificates, comply with job safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.