Seasonal Streets Worker (FT)

City of Monticello • Monticello, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Monticello is hiring a full-time winter seasonal employee to perform manual labor and maintenance tasks involving the safe operation and servicing of tools, equipment, and vehicles used to maintain city streets and public properties. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3 PM, and is anticipated to run through March 2027. The employee works under the supervision of the Street Superintendent or Street Foreman and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties include operating tools, equipment, small tractors, and a City pickup truck; mowing, trimming, litter collection, leaf raking, and cleaning; maintaining streets, signs, public properties, and equipment; and assisting other City employees as required. Work is mainly outdoors and involves exposure to varied weather, equipment-related noise and fumes, chemicals, dust, and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class D Minnesota driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Moderate knowledge of the principles of operation and servicing of light equipment and power tools.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in light equipment operation.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in light equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Ability to perform minor painting and carpentry tasks incidental to other assignments.
• Ability to perform manual labor associated with the ongoing care and maintenance of City streets and public property.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the general public.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing manual and maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience and/or training related to maintenance and repair of public property.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the ongoing maintenance and repair of city streets and public properties.
• Perform manual and skilled maintenance tasks, including mowing and trimming grass and bushes, picking up litter, emptying trash cans, and raking leaves.
• Operate small tractors for mowing and grading, gasoline-powered string trimmers, push mowers, and a City pickup truck.
• Repair, maintain, and replace broken posts and signs.
• Perform miscellaneous painting and staining.
• Sweep walks and parking areas; trim trees; clean and maintain restrooms as necessary; and water trees and grass.
• Maintain small tractors, string trimmers, push mowers, and related equipment, including washing, cleaning, oil changes, greasing, replacing broken parts, making adjustments, and sharpening mower blades.
• Perform work at the City's compost facility.
• Assist other City employees as required and perform other tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED