Street Maintenance Worker

City of Dubuque, IA•Dubuque, IA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction and reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Street Maintenance Worker operates medium and heavy equipment and performs and supervises performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and operation of public works and park facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating light, medium, and heavy duty equipment
At least one year of experience in either asphalt and concrete maintenance and repairs
High School Diploma OR GED
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, combination, and tanker endorsements within 6 months
At least 6 months' experience with data entry, computer usage, or relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Public Works' Snow and/or Ice Control Operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification for respiratory use in confined spaces within one year of starting date.
At least one year of professional experience in asphalt or concrete.
Welding and fabricating experience.

Responsibilities

Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer television truck, aerial bucket, , anti-icing unit, and other equipment and vehicles in various maintenance and construction tasks
Repairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.
Carrying resources on jobsites to include concrete forms, tools, and other resources.
Responds to internal and external questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.
Excavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; cleans ditches and drainage systems; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; shovels asphalt/rock, sand, gravel and spreads and rakes asphalt; and operates miscellaneous manual and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor, pick, shovel, sledgehammer, grinder, drill and pipe wrench.
Repairs or replaces storm intakes, catch basins, culverts, manholes, and water boxes.
Repairs or replaces Street, Stop, Wayfinding signs and meter poles.
Prepares and places barricades for projects and safety purposes.
Cut and trim grass, weeds, and trees from right of way.
Performs general grounds maintenance, basic painting, repair and maintenance assignments.
Takes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions.
Performs extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.
Assists other departments with various duties as necessary.
Checks tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment; washes, adjusts, and performs minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintains time and other records.
Consistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.
Perform other duties as assigned.