Street Maintenance

City of Oakdale•Oakdale Public Works *NEW LOCATION*, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakdale is hiring a Street Maintenance team member for its Public Works department. The position helps ensure the efficient and effective operation of the City’s street and storm sewer facilities and contributes to the comfort, convenience, and safety of the community. Working with a crew and often with a high degree of autonomy, the employee operates equipment, performs manual labor and general repairs, and assists other Public Works divisions as assigned. Primary work includes snow and ice removal; pavement management and repair; surface-water and catch-basin maintenance; pipe and culvert repair or replacement; sediment and erosion control; and safe operation and basic upkeep of equipment. The position also supports Parks, Fleet, and Utility division maintenance activities. Candidates must be available for extended workdays, callbacks, and shift schedules as required. Work may involve strenuous duties in adverse weather for up to 16 hours per day, seven days per week, as well as emergency or scheduled work outside regular hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience maintaining and operating trucks and light equipment; alternatively, high school diploma or GED plus LCT, vocational-school training, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree.
Obtain a Class B commercial driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsement and Minnesota driving privileges within six months of hire; the City will assist with training.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
Good verbal skills and ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and complete paperwork and electronic reports.
Proficiency with standard technology.
Knowledge and understanding of natural resources, including landscape installation and maintenance.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a small group.
Availability for extended workdays, callbacks, and shift schedules, including after-hours and emergency work as required.
Physical and mental ability to perform strenuous, stressful, heavy manual duties in adverse weather for up to 16 hours per day, seven days per week.

Nice To Haves

Additional related street-maintenance education at a vocational school or related on-the-job experience.
One year of experience in erosion control, surface-water management, grounds maintenance, or underground utilities.
Two or more years of demonstrated public-works maintenance experience, such as snow removal, street repair, or closely related work.
Class A commercial driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsement and Minnesota driving privileges.
Specialized certifications, such as forklift operation, tree inspection, Public Works Certificate, or other applicable fields.
Confined-space training.
Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) training.
Stormwater-related training or certificates.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other divisions to provide daily, emergency, and special-event public services.
Communicate with residents in the field about environmental and public-infrastructure topics.
Complete daily paperwork, timesheets, and progress reports on paper and through electronic asset-management and work-order platforms.
Operate dump trucks, light trucks, gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, and mechanical attachments safely and economically.
Operate heavy and specialized equipment, including street sweepers, loaders, tractors, skid steers, mowers, asphalt crack sealers, rollers, brush mowers, and painting equipment.
Work safely in heavy traffic and direct traffic when needed to protect pedestrians, motorists, and the work crew.
Perform minor equipment service, including refueling, lubrication, washing, inspections, and minor maintenance.
Repair and maintain asphalt and concrete, patch potholes, repair road surfaces, overlay failing roadways, and crack-seal streets and bike trails.
Repair, replace, and install traffic signs according to the MUTCD; apply pavement markings and deploy traffic-control devices to protect workers and the public.
Assist with Public Works maintenance activities, including work in the Parks, Street, Fleet, and Utility divisions.
Perform strenuous manual maintenance work as part of a small group, including during adverse weather conditions.
Respond to after-hours calls and participate in emergency or scheduled events outside the regular workday when directed or needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.