Seasonal Part Time Street Maintenance Worker

City of Belton, MO • Belton, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine semi-skilled labor associated with street maintenance construction tasks that includes the operation of various vehicles and power equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets. This is a seasonal, part-time position.

Requirements

• Safe operation of various construction equipment and hand tools associated with street maintenance and repair functions and excavation equipment.
• Understanding of operations, services, and activities of a City Public Works Department and street operations and maintenance functions.
• Familiarity with various equipment materials, manuals, technical drawings and blueprints, local building codes and repair manuals.
• Ability to operate a variety of small to medium sized construction equipment and tools used in street maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of basic records management methods and techniques.
• Proficiency in English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to understand directions and relay information effectively in oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs asphalt repairs and maintenance; repairs bad sections of asphalt including milling, hauling off materials removed, and replacing failed base sections; lays surface mix asphalt using a bobcat, shovels, roller, and /or lay down machine; flags traffic; patches potholes; and crack seals using squeegees and the crack sealing machine.
• Performs concrete related work including replacing sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches as needed; tears out sections to be replaced using bobcat or backhoe; hauls materials away; sets up concrete forms and level; fills the location with rock, pours concrete, and finishes using various hand tools; removes forms and backfill as necessary once concrete has cured.
• Operates various pieces of equipment including skid steer with various attachments, asphalt roller, backhoe, mowers, sweeper, mo-trim tractor, asphalt paver and loader.
• Maintains storm drains; cleans out and grades ditches using appropriate equipment; lays rip-rap in ditches and on creek banks; cleans storm drains using shovels and picks; repairs and replaces culvert pipes and storm drains as needed and backfills around storm boxes and culvert pipes.
• Assists the Sign Maintenance Technician with sign maintenance and painting of crosswalks and stop bars; and assists with any emergencies as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED