Street Maintenance Worker I

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Syracuse City Corporation is hiring a Street Maintenance Worker for its Public Works Department. The position performs construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of roads, curbs, sidewalks, street lamps, and traffic signs, helping keep roadways safe for all users. It also maintains street division vehicles and equipment and assists public works personnel in carrying out tasks safely and efficiently. The role includes operating specialized heavy equipment, supporting routine street infrastructure work, completing assigned projects, reporting equipment issues, and assisting with repairs. Employees may also assist with environmental and water maintenance functions. The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating on-call shifts and occasional emergency response outside regular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Valid Utah Class D driver's license, or ability to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
Valid off-highway vehicle license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Must live within 25 road miles of City Hall to respond quickly while on call or during emergencies.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of OSHA-required safety procedures and policies adopted by the City.
Skill using electronic technology for reporting, inspections, mapping, work orders, communication, timekeeping, and job-efficiency software.
Ability to handle multiple projects with interruptions, prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines, and monitor indicators of machine operation.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, receive and follow instructions, analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action, work a rotating on-call schedule, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
For Level II: Meet the qualifications above and obtain a valid Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
For Level II: Obtain flagger and forklift certifications within 24 months of hire.
For Level II: At least three years of related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of post-high-school education and experience. Formal education from an accredited facility is counted at a one-to-one ratio.
For Level III: Meet the qualifications above and have at least six years of related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of post-high-school education and experience. Formal education from an accredited facility is counted at a one-to-one ratio.
For Level III: Successfully complete training in trench safety, confined space, heavy equipment, and traffic control technician.

Responsibilities

Understand job duties, appropriate equipment use, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
Take rotating on-call shifts and respond as needed during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Assist with routine street infrastructure operation and maintenance, including snow removal, roadside mowing, road shoulder reinforcement, pothole repair, street sweeping, road-marking painting, road patching, debris clearing, sidewalk repair, curb and gutter repair, street sign repair, and street lamp repair.
Assist with routine administrative and operational tasks, such as work orders and supply inventory.
Perform general concrete and asphalt repair, including proper removal, installation, handling, and disposal.
Operate specialized heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, bucket trucks, snow plows, street sweepers, and salt spreaders.
Transport assigned equipment, materials, and manpower to work sites and complete projects as directed by the Streets Superintendent.
Check and report mechanical problems with vehicles, equipment, and tools, and assist with repairs.
Respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies as needed, including when not on a designated on-call shift.
Maintain a productive and cooperative working environment with coworkers, peers, and the public.
Assist with other public works functions, such as environmental and water maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Superintendent.