Maintenance Worker - Streets

City of Lakewood•Lakewood, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent or designee, perform a full range of maintenance tasks up to and including journey level work to implement City work programs. Depending on the assigned work area, perform a variety of duties for a full range of maintenance for facilities, parks, streets, or street landscape divisions. Provide logistical support and assistance for City programs and special events. Select and operate trucks, construction and maintenance equipment (motorized and non-motorized) in performing maintenance and improvement tasks for facilities, parks, streets, right-of-ways, public easements, and drainage systems. This is an AFSCME represented position. This recruitment is open until filled. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for best consideration. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies within six (6) months of posting closure.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Any combination equivalent to two (2) years of experience in streets AND/OR relevant education, training, or certificate.
Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and safe driving record by hire date and throughout employment.
Successful passing of background and reference checks, and driving record/abstract review.
Traffic flagger certification required within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment.
CPR/First Aid certification required within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
A valid Washington CDL Class A or Class B driver’s license.
A CDL Class A driver’s license required within 12 months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
A CDL tanker endorsement (N) required within six (6) months of employment and maintained throughout employment.
A CDL air brake restrictions removed endorsement (L) required within six (6) months of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Applicants selected to interview must provide a driving record abstract at their expense, which is available at a minimal cost from the WA State Department of Licensing.
Applicants selected for interview must provide a current three-year commercial driving record abstract.

Responsibilities

Operate various types of equipment for road maintenance and construction; load, haul, and spread road maintenance material from dump trucks and trailers; operate mowing equipment for mowing roadside vegetation; and operate dump trucks with snow plow and/or sanding units attached for plowing or salting roads for snow and ice control.
Perform routine road maintenance such as filling potholes, crack sealing, striping, installing pavement markings; brushing and blading; cleaning culverts; grading and reshaping shoulders; clearing debris from the roadway surface and right-of-way; spreading gravel, deicer, and salt; and clearing and removing snow; perform spot repairs to roadways and shoulders; place traffic cones and other traffic control devices; assist in the construction of minor public works improvements.
Install, repair, and replace signs and posts.
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition; operate various types of vehicles to transport materials and personnel; prepare and maintain records, such as daily reports identifying specific work duty activities and time allotments; respond to inquiries from the public providing information within scope of knowledge and position; respond to emergency situations as necessary; remove trash, debris, and dead animals from roadways; assist in training team members in safety and maintenance procedures and practices; perform flagger duties.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.