Public Service Worker - Streets

City of Fridley•Fridley, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fridley is seeking a dedicated Public Works professional to join our Streets Division. In this vital role, you’ll help build, repair, and maintain the city’s streets and rights-of-way - ensuring safe, smooth travel for residents every day. From operating heavy equipment and performing asphalt and concrete repairs to snow removal and sign maintenance, your work keeps the city running efficiently and safely year-round. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and working outdoors with top-quality equipment, this is your opportunity to take on meaningful work that truly matters.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Training or experience in equipment operation and street maintenance
Valid Minnesota Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License permit

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing snowplow functions for a commercial or governmental agency
Valid Minnesota Class A Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement
Experience in construction including road construction, paving, utility and drainage construction, building maintenance and construction, concrete finishing, construction inspection, or related experience
APWA Public Works Certification
MnDOT Technical Certification(s)
Erosion Control Certification
Experience in heavy and light equipment maintenance

Responsibilities

Installs, constructs, and maintains streets, alleys, rights-of-way, grounds and related assets and equipment using light and/or heavy trucks and equipment, hand and power tools, and manual labor.
Installs, constructs, and repairs streets, sidewalks, curbs, trails, and boulevards.
Performs asphalt and concrete patching, crack sealing, and sealcoat preparation.
Installs and maintains street signs, traffic signs, and informational signs.
Installs and maintains pavement markings.
Performs tree and brush removal and maintenance, including the operation of aerial and chipping equipment.
Assists in the installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, street lighting, and associated cabinets and cabling.
Loads and hauls materials for construction and disposal.
Constructs improvements and maintains City buildings and other assets.
Removes snow, ice and storm debris from roadways and apply ice control materials.
Plows snow and repairs snow plowing damage.
Loads and applies sand and de-icing chemicals.
Removes and hauls snow and ice.
Sweeps trash, grit, and sediment.
Loads, hauls, and disposes of debris.
Cleans and maintains light and/or heavy trucks and equipment and hand and power tools.
Washes and performs preventative maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
Assists in mechanical repairs to equipment.
Clean and maintain work areas, storage areas, and tools
Supports the completion of capital projects, special projects, and City operations, maintenance, and repair.
Loads and transports personnel and materials to and from work sites.
Provide labor and equipment operation for special projects or events.
Orders, delivers, and moves materials and furnishings.
Establishes and maintains safe work zones in public rights-of-way.
Assists in equipment maintenance.
Performs routine preventative maintenance and safety inspections on equipment.
Assists in mechanical repairs to equipment.
Cleans and maintains work areas, storage areas, and tools.
Estimates quantities of materials such as amount of asphalt needed for patching or loads required for a hauling operation.
Documents activities utilizing a computer.
Leads a section work crew and assists in training crew members.
May be assigned to assist with duties in utilities, park maintenance, and/or facilities maintenance divisions, as needed or apparent.
Participates in training and meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.