Street Maintenance Operator

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Street Maintenance Operator is responsible for performing maintenance activities for the public right-of-way including patching, mowing, snow plowing, concrete repair, and street sweeping. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude to perform a variety of maintenance activities using hand, power, and heavy equipment including pickups, dump trucks, compressor/air tools, chainsaws, skid steer loader, front loader, grader, tractors, sweepers, rollers, chipper, and bucket truck. Assists our sign and signal technical areas with installations, maintenance, and construction. Performs daily preventative maintenance and pre-trip dot inspections. Completes special projects as assigned by the Streets Division Manager. Develops and applies specialized skills to the division in areas such as carpentry, welding, and advanced repairs. Provides specialized skills training and finds opportunities to develop and use technical knowledge to support the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Demonstrates safe equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on city streets and entering confined spaces. Reads maps, performs division record keeping, and utilizes computer technology to assist in these activities. Responds to and resolves customer issues and complaints, including down or damaged street signals and professionally represents the city to outside organizations. Actively participates in educational requirements to maintain appropriate licensing or certificates. Participates in snow-clearing operations by operating any of the necessary response vehicles during a snow or other emergency event. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the city.

Requirements

Commercial driver’s license (CDL Class-A) with air brakes and tanker endorsement obtained within six months of employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Occasionally exertion of force in excess of 50 and/or up to 100 pounds to move objects or equipment accessories.
Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
Must be able to work after hours and weekends.
Must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment, which includes professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record), CDL process, pre-employment physical exam, skills assessment and work history verification.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree.
Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Other trade experience in concrete, road construction, tree trimming, welding, sweeping, mechanical, sign/signals etc.

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance activities for the public right-of-way including patching, mowing, snow plowing, concrete repair, and street sweeping.
Performing a variety of maintenance activities using hand, power, and heavy equipment including pickups, dump trucks, compressor/air tools, chainsaws, skid steer loader, front loader, grader, tractors, sweepers, rollers, chipper, and bucket truck.
Assisting sign and signal technical areas with installations, maintenance, and construction.
Performing daily preventative maintenance and pre-trip dot inspections.
Completing special projects as assigned by the Streets Division Manager.
Developing and applying specialized skills to the division in areas such as carpentry, welding, and advanced repairs.
Providing specialized skills training and finding opportunities to develop and use technical knowledge to support the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Demonstrating safe equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on city streets and entering confined spaces.
Reading maps, performing division record keeping, and utilizing computer technology to assist in these activities.
Responding to and resolving customer issues and complaints, including down or damaged street signals and professionally representing the city to outside organizations.
Actively participating in educational requirements to maintain appropriate licensing or certificates.
Participating in snow-clearing operations by operating any of the necessary response vehicles during a snow or other emergency event.