Street Maintenance Worker
City of Des Moines•Des Moines, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Upon immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of roads and other City facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems are safe, functional and well-maintained.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
- One (1) year experience in road or other construction work
- Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records.
Responsibilities
- Breaks, tamps and finishes bituminous asphalt material to provide an even thickness
- Runs a small roller over asphalt patches and applies proper heat and pressure to obtain a smooth surface
- Assists in a variety of construction tasks and operates simple pneumatic tools and air hammers
- Spreads and tamps gravel properly to ensure road surfaces are safe and functional
- Loads and unloads trucks by hand or by operating equipment
- Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles
- Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads
- Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt
- Trims brush cleared from right of way
- Assists in digging and resetting manhole covers
- Operates dump trucks and similar equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
