Maintenance Worker I or II - Streets, DOQ

City of Wenatchee•Wenatchee, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position outlines the essential job duties, qualification requirements, and working conditions for the role of Maintenance Worker I or II – Streets. The role is responsible for the maintenance of City streets and rights-of-way in a safe and efficient manner. Duties range from laboring activities requiring extended physical exertion to semi-skilled and skilled tasks requiring manipulative skills. The position involves operating and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment, hand, and power tools. Specific duties vary depending on the season, maintenance program, climatic conditions, and City or customer needs. The role also includes performing street and parking lot repairs, curb, gutter, and sidewalk repairs, snow and ice control, installing and replacing street signs, painting traffic indicators, vegetation control, and customer service interactions. Traffic control around work sites, repairs to stormwater and sewer manholes, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment are also key responsibilities. Adherence to safety procedures, documentation of work, and participation in on-call duties are required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Maintenance Worker I: One year of full-time equivalent experience performing street maintenance techniques including operating and using related equipment and materials.
Maintenance Worker II: Two years of full-time equivalent experience performing street maintenance techniques including operating and using related equipment and materials.
Current WA CDL Class B Driver License (tanker endorsement/air brake restriction removed) for Maintenance Worker I.
Must obtain Class A within one-year of hire for continued employment and II career path consideration for Maintenance Worker I.
Current WA CDL Class A Driver License (tanker endorsement/air brake restriction removed) for Maintenance Worker II.
Must obtain a Washington State Flagging Card and First Aid/CPR Certification within six months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
Knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility.
Knowledge of asphalt concrete pavement placement and repair.
Knowledge of Portland cement concrete construction and finishing.
Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and tools.
Knowledge of snow and ice control operations.
Knowledge of safety and security hazards, precautions, standards, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer operation and software including Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of English composition and grammar.
Ability to skillfully operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment.
Ability to understand and appropriately apply street maintenance terminology, policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to support a strong culture of safety; actively participate in safety trainings; comply with regulations; adhere to City policies and procedures; use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); report safety issues or concerns to leadership in a timely manner; encourage others to behave in a safe manner.
Ability to consistently represent the City by maintaining a professional demeanor in all activities.
Ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective team-oriented working relationships with other employees.
Ability to be attentive to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to take appropriate initiative.
Ability to apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to make reasoned, timely and consistent decisions.
Ability to use tact, discretion, respect, persuasion, diplomacy and courtesy to gain cooperation of others and establish and maintain effective teams and professional relationships and rapport with management, employees, representatives of other entities and the public.
Ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups in clear, concise language appropriate for the purpose and parties addressed.
Ability to develop ways to identify, improve and promote efficient systems and processes.
Ability to maintain current knowledge and adapt to new technologies, keeping technical skills up to date.
Ability to ensure confidentiality is maintained as required and sensitive information is handled appropriately.

Nice To Haves

ArcGIS preferred.
Washington State Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) and International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) Sign and Pavement Marking Level I Certifications desired for Maintenance Worker II.
Washington State Public Pesticide Applicator License desired for Maintenance Worker II.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment, hand and power tools including dump truck, sweepers, paint striper, snow plow, salt brine facility, water truck, crane truck, aerial bucket truck, road grader, rollers, pick-up truck, backhoe, loader, excavator, dozer, paver, crack sealer, tack tank distributor, concrete saw, power cutoff saw, jack hammer, torque wrench, compactor, gas powered water pump, air compressor, flusher, welder, cutting torch, hand torch and field instruments such as transit and laser levels.
Performs street and parking lot repairs including shoveling, raking and compacting an asphalt concrete pavement mix; preparation of utility cuts and potholes for placement of asphalt; and application of temporary cold mix patches, skin patches and other asphalt surface repairs.
Performs curb, gutter and sidewalk repair including concrete demolition, restoration and reconstruction.
Controls snow and ice by plowing, sanding and applying liquid or solid deicer materials.
Installs and replaces street signs.
Paints crosswalks, curbs and traffic flow indicators.
Performs vegetation control.
Performs excellent internal and external customer service.
Interacts with the public to answer questions, provide assistance and direction.
Works closely and collaboratively with contractors and engineers on street improvement projects.
Performs regularly scheduled maintenance tasks as assigned.
Controls traffic around work sites including flagging and assembly and set up of traffic control devices such as barricades, cones and flag stands.
Repairs stormwater and sewer manholes including removal and replacement of lids and rings.
Installs catch basins and associated piping.
Monitors and maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment.
Performs general clean up tasks throughout shift.
Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment as required.
Ensures compliance with instructions, policies, specifications, procedures and legal requirements.
Documents, and maintains complete and concise records of, maintenance and repairs.
Serves on rotating standby or “on-call” duty 24-hours per day for seven days per week.
Assists with training of other less experienced employees, as assigned.
Performs other duties as needed or directed.