Street Maintenance Worker

City of Cuyahoga Falls•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an Operations Supervisor or higher-classified employee, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of street systems. Supports the team effort to accomplish the mission of the department.

Requirements

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent program with at least one (1) year of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, and methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work safely.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement OR obtain the CDL through the City of Cuyahoga Falls on-the-job entry-level driver training program within the six-month probationary period established in the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Must have the ability to maintain continuing eligibility under the City's driver eligibility standards, and be able to safely drive/operate all trucks and equipment assigned.
Must be a non-smoker and non-tobacco/nicotine user, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, etc., and refrain from using all tobacco/nicotine products for the duration of employment with the City.

Responsibilities

Assists with repair and maintenance activities designed to provide quality streets and related structures.
Responds to complaints and service requests regarding potholes, flooding, right-of-way problems, or related issues.
Mows and maintains public right-of-way.
Contact residents and business owners in areas where services or access may be discontinued and explain when access or service is restored.
Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking them after use.
Participates in snow and ice control regularly during the winter program.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
Mandatory overtime may require driving continuously for periods of up to 12 hours.
Assists with the annual leaf pickup program.
Assists in maintaining building/work areas, including cleaning floors and restrooms.
Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
Meet all job safety requirements and standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.