Public Works Specialist

City of Montrose•Montrose, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs heavy manual labor and equipment operation for the repair, maintenance, and construction of city streets and storm drain systems. Keeps equipment clean and in good working order. Learns and adheres to city safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); supplemented by specialized training in construction and maintenance technology of public streets.
Experience performing public works operations, construction and maintenance work in the assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge of standard construction practices relating to transportation and storm drain systems.
Current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Drivers license preferred; must be able to obtain within 90 days of start date; must have acceptable driving record.
Entry - Traffic Control Flagger Certification within one (1) year.
Mid - Completion of CLTAP Roads Scholar I.
Senior - Completion of CLTAP Roads Scholar II.

Nice To Haves

Current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Drivers license

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor including repairing and maintaining streets by patching potholes with asphalt, spreading and tamping gravel, cleaning and grading streets, removing snow, cleaning and flushing storm drains, crack sealing, completing assigned work orders, basic landscaping and irrigation repairs, sign, post and banner installation, special projects and assisting other departments in similar or related work.
When assistance is needed in Trash and Recycle Division drive automated sanitation/recycling collection truck collecting common trash and recyclable material from residential and commercial containers.
Install and maintain traffic control devices for construction work zone safety.
Maintain knowledge of MUTCD regulations.
Operate a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to: dump trucks, water trucks, chipper/shredders, roller compactors, backhoes, street sweepers, snowplows, front-end loaders crack sealer, skid steer and related attachments.
Perform daily equipment safety and maintenance checks.
Operate small power equipment including pneumatic jackhammer, chainsaws, demo saws, and compactors.
Handle inquiries from and situations with members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
Report complaints to supervisory personnel immediately.
Train lower level street maintenance workers and seasonal employees.
Perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance including daily pre-trip and post-vehicle inspections.
Keep equipment clean and in good working condition.
Utilize experience related to City owned assets and equipment that allow them to operate and expresses a high level of skill in operating equipment or performing manual labor tasks.
Perform as the "go to" person for specialty projects.
Is capable of working independently or on a team at a high level of efficiency.
Is proficient in utilizing the City's Asset Management Software.