MAINTENANCE WORKER II - STREETS

City of Buckey, AZ•Buckeye, AZ

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities. Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future. Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness Our Benefits The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment. Vacation & Sick Leave At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service). Holidays The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Retirement This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%, per fiscal year. 2 GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs routine semiskilled and skilled general labor, maintenance, construction, repair and upkeep work on public streets and rights-of-way.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years skilled street, building or grounds maintenance and equipment operations experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of: City policies and procedures
Principles and practices of street and grounds repair and maintenance
Equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials
Safety standards and practices
Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation
Principles of record keeping and records management
Skill in: Safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures
Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and equipment
Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions
Ability to: Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work
Mentor new staff and assist Foreman with onsite trade techniques training
Acquire necessary training and certifications to perform job duties
Crosstrain within department's realm of maintenance responsibilities
Respond to emergencies or periods of high demand outside of regular working hours
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Possession of a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with appropriate endorsements required within one (1) year of hire.
Certification from the America Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) required within one (1) year of hire.
Required to participate in a rotating after-hours standby schedule to ensure timely response to urgent maintenance needs.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to fifty (50) pounds or more as needed to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of equipment operation and manual labor tasks as assigned; performs the more difficult and responsible tasks assigned to employees in the job series; works with some supervision and makes proper decisions using sound judgment; duties will vary according to job assignment.
Performs routine and non-routine roadway or grounds repairs and maintenance; graffiti removal; makes maintenance repairs; installs and repairs irrigation lines; replaces and repairs street signs; performs street striping; repairs and replaces sidewalk concrete.
Operates a variety of heavy-duty trucks and/or construction equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Performs semiskilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and manual labor work.
Assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of roadways, structures and structural components, grounds work areas.
Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
Installs and maintains turf, trees, shrubs and other landscaping materials.
Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
Completes required daily logs and reports.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.