Street Maintenance Worker

City of Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Work involves manual labor in all aspects of street department and public works operations, to include snow removal, truck driving, equipment operator, garbage/recycling collector and drop-off attendant. Work unsupervised, alone or with a group. Work in other classifications will be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) with air brake test completed and passed or the ability to obtain CDL in six months.
Must be able to work day or night hours with minimal notice.
Must be able to stand and walk continuously 6-8 hours per day 5 days per week.
Must be able to bend, squat and twist to lift 51-100 pounds occasionally and 20-50 pounds continuously.
Must have no limitations that impair doing the responsibilities of the position with either left or right hands.
Must have no impairments that result from continuous exposure to odors from solid waste or yard waste.
Must be able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, humidity, to extreme cold.
Must have no limitations for occasionally working above heights that exceed 12 feet.
Must have no limitations on seat belt use.
Thorough knowledge of all state and local traffic laws.
Knowledge of department operating procedures.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to write legibly for data collection and completion of reports.
Understanding the mechanics and use of chainsaws, concrete saws, air hammers, weed whips, patchers, tampers, concrete mixers and various other hand tools.
Knowledge of snow removal procedures.
Knowledge on operation of dump trucks, garbage trucks, snow removal equipment and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of proper safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate air hammer, concrete/asphalt saw, weed whip, chainsaw, tar kettles, painting equipment and other related hand tools.
Perform manual labor on street repair, painting, garage maintenance, and other various labor duties.
Plow snow on city sidewalks, city parking lots or other areas as assigned.
Substitute as laborer for garbage, recycling collector and drop-off attendant.
Truck driving for dump, garbage, recycling and snow plow vehicles.
Work as laborer on curbside leaf and Christmas tree collection.
Work as laborer on street patching crew.
Assist in setting up traffic control barricades and signs.
Assist in banner, flag, and Christmas decoration set up and removal as required.
Perform other manual labor tasks as assigned.
Assist with traffic signal/street light repair/maintenance.