PW Maintenance Worker II

City of Shoreline•Shoreline, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Street & Surface Water Maintenance Division within the Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker II. The Street & Surface Water Division is responsible for maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction of city infrastructure associated with Streets, Transportation, and Surface Water Facilities. The Street & Surface Water Division is seeking a candidate with experience operating Street Sweepers, and this position will be assigned as a Primary Operator. Street Sweeper operators are responsible for safe & efficient operation of motorized sweeping equipment to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance of city streets, gutters, and public facilities.

Requirements

Three years responsible public works maintenance work.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid state-issued Driver's License with Class A commercial endorsement.
Valid first aid /CPR certificate
Current Washington State Flagger Certification.
Laws and regulations regarding traffic control sign installation.
Basic principles and practices of public works maintenance and repair.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in street maintenance operations and repair and construction service areas.
Layout, operation, and activities of public works infrastructure systems and public works department duties.
Appropriate health and safety practices, procedures and work hazards related to public works maintenance activities.
Basic computer skills, including the use of Outlook and Word.
Asset management software to place work orders, service requests, perform inspections, etc.
Basic record keeping techniques.
Basic math skills.
Operate light and heavy vehicles and equipment.
Perform a variety of responsible duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets.
Operate, service and make minor repairs to hand and power tools and equipment used in general maintenance, construction and grounds keeping.
Interpret maps, project plans, work orders and service requests.
Perform skilled and/or semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Be available to work and be on-call to respond to emergencies such as flooding, hazardous spills and snow and ice control outside of regular working hours.
Perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions.
Observe defensive driving practices.
Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Make independent decisions in the field.
Enter data using an office computer or mobile field device.
Work independently in the absence of supervision and under hazardous conditions, and provide lead supervision to Maintenance Worker I, part-time and seasonal workers.
Set up and maintain emergency traffic control in a safe and effective manner.
All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire.
The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
All positions require the completion of reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
A successful completion of a practical skills assessment.
Possession of valid state-issued driver's license with successful results of pre-employment check of driving record with an “acceptable” rating or better according to the City’s Using City Vehicles administrative policy.
This position requires obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Street Sweepers

Responsibilities

Perform street system inspections, maintenance and repairs, including: filling potholes and cracks in streets; saw cutting; patching and minor asphalt overlays; removal, grading, forming and replacing of concrete streets, curbs and drive approaches.
Install emergency and routine traffic control devices in accordance with the Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) criteria and City Traffic Engineer or on-scene first responder guidance; clean and reset signs as necessary; repair existing sign locations as a result of accidents, vandalism, or acts of nature.
Routinely perform or assist in roadside mowing functions for sightline control and bicycle, pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Perform routine shoulder maintenance or emergency repairs by adding and shaping with new gravel, or re-grading and using existing material.
Lay out and install bike lane, crosswalk, turn arrows, stop bars and other pavement markings through the use of paint spraying and thermoplastic application equipment.
Perform stormwater system inspections, maintenance and repairs, including: storm drain structures, piping, and ditches: install drainage pipes, repair storm drains, catch basins, and pipes, digging and backfill trenches; and retrofitting catch basin lids.
Perform grounds maintenance on public infrastructure including, but not limited to bio-swales, dams, ditches, retention and detention ponds, rain gardens, and stormwater pump stations.
Routinely perform or assist in street sweeping activities on scheduled routes and for emergency situations
Maintain a variety of records for National Pollution and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance relating to surface water and stormdrainage inspection, maintenance and repair activities.
Monitor storm drainage systems during high wind, heavy rain and snow and ice storms to remove blockages as necessary to maintain flow.
Use asset management software to maintain records, track service requests, create and close work orders, input inspection data, add costs and look up assets.
Use light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and light and heavy vehicles to perform street and/or surface water maintenance and repair.
Perform vegetation control and grounds keeping activities within the public right-of-way and designated public properties using hand, power tools, and heavy equipment.
Break and remove asphalt or other surfaces using backhoe, air, electric, or hydraulic jackhammers, chipping guns, pick, shovel, etc.
Operate City vehicles in a proper and safe manner to transport personnel, materials, and miscellaneous equipment; perform routine maintenance and repair to division equipment and vehicles including maintaining filters, hoses, fuel, oil and other fluid levels; research for upcoming vehicle and equipment purchases.
Operate and maintain maintenance equipment including City vehicles, backhoes, chainsaws, chipper, excavators, skid steers, mowers, blowers, generators, pressure washers, pumps, weed eaters, sprayers and power tools.
Assist in a variety of construction projects such as trenching; building forms, mixing, pouring and finishing of concrete; removal and/or replacement of asphalt, concrete curbs and gutters, and sidewalks.
Attend weekly and monthly safety meetings and perform safety checks.
Perform work in accordance with OSHA safety regulations.
Perform after-hours, weekend and holiday on-call services for emergency operations such as flooding, traffic accidents, system failures, snow and ice removal and other activities as requested.
When assigned to street sweeping respond to calls involving hazardous conditions in the City’s streets involving oil spills, concrete spills and debris as well as performing routine operations.
When in the field, make decisions to ensure that jobs are completed correctly and on time.
Operate snow and ice removal vehicles during hazardous road conditions for extended time periods.
Perform other duties as assigned.