Street Maintenance Worker I

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

2d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Syracuse City Corporation is hiring a Street Maintenance Worker for its Public Works Department. The position performs construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of roads, curbs, sidewalks, street lamps, and traffic signs, and helps keep roadways safe for all users. It also maintains street division vehicles and equipment and assists public works personnel in performing tasks safely and efficiently. The role includes routine street infrastructure maintenance, concrete and asphalt repair, operation of specialized heavy equipment, and assistance with work orders and supply inventories. Workers transport assigned equipment, materials, and personnel to job sites, report mechanical issues, and assist with repairs. The position also supports other public works functions, including environmental and water maintenance. The schedule is Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees must participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergencies after hours, on weekends, or holidays as needed, including when not assigned to on-call duty.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Valid Utah Class D driver's license, or ability to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
Valid Off-Highway Vehicle license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Must live within 25 road miles of City Hall to respond promptly while on call or in emergencies.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of OSHA-required and City-adopted safety procedures and policies.
Skill using electronic technology for reporting, inspections, mapping, work orders, communication, timekeeping, and job-efficiency software.
Ability to handle multiple projects with interruptions and prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to monitor indicators to ensure machines are operating properly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, receive and follow instructions, analyze situations, and adopt a reasonable course of action.
Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule in addition to the regular work schedule and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, hand and arm use, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and lifting or exerting force up to 50 pounds.
Vision must meet the minimum requirement to possess a driver's license.
For Level II: Obtain a valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire.
For Level II: Obtain flagger and forklift certifications within 24 months of hire.
For Level II: At least three years of related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of post-high-school education and experience, with formal education from an accredited institution counted at a one-to-one ratio.
For Level III: At least six years of related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of post-high-school education and experience, with formal education from an accredited institution counted at a one-to-one ratio.
For Level III: Successful completion of training in trench safety, confined space, heavy equipment, and traffic control technician.

Responsibilities

Understand job duties, proper equipment uses, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
Work on-call shifts and respond as needed during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Assist with routine operation and maintenance of street infrastructure, including snow removal, roadside mowing, road shoulder reinforcement, pothole repair, street sweeping, road-marking painting, road patching, debris removal, sidewalk repair, curb and gutter repair, street sign repair, and street lamp repair.
Assist with routine work such as work orders and inventory of supplies.
Perform general concrete and asphalt repair, including proper removal, installation, handling, and disposal.
Operate specialized heavy equipment for public works duties, including front-end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, snow plows, street sweepers, and salt spreaders.
Take assigned equipment, materials, and manpower to the appropriate site and complete projects as directed by the Streets Superintendent.
Check and report mechanical problems with vehicles, equipment, and tools, and assist with repairs.
Respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies as needed, including when not on a designated on-call shift.
Maintain a productive working environment and cooperate with coworkers, peers, and the public.
Assist with other public works functions, such as environmental and water maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Superintendent.