Street Department Laborer I

City of Yukon•Yukon, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This safety-sensitive position performs day-to-day maintenance and restoration work on the City of Yukon’s streets, signal lights, and storm drainage facilities. The employee is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is included in the screening panel, and a medical marijuana certification does not exempt an employee from testing or the consequences of a positive result. The role calls for a cooperative employee who treats coworkers respectfully, maintains a safe, clean, and positive work environment, and is willing to learn. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve variable hours, including night work for snow and ice operations and occasional work beyond normal hours or changes to work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience is needed; must be willing to learn.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Ability to use and learn to use equipment within the street department.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and positive work environment.
Punctuality and readiness to work.
Cooperation with fellow workers and respectful treatment of coworkers.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a group, demonstrate strong people skills, and take a leadership position when necessary.
Ability to adapt to the listed working conditions, including outdoor weather from freezing to extremely hot, moving mechanical parts, heights of 10 to 40 feet, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, and loud noises.

Nice To Haves

Class A/B CDL, which should be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Patch, paint, and repair streets, curbs, and signal lights.
Clean drainage structures.
Mow and edge street easements.
Clear roads when needed.
Participate in snow and ice prevention and removal operations; night work may be required.
Install and repair street signs.
Operate and maintain small-engine equipment.
Perform physically demanding work, including lifting objects up to 100 pounds and bending, kneeling, and stooping for long periods.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.