Street Operator

City of Burley • Burley, ID

2d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Street Operations Manager, the Street Operator performs physical labor and operates dump trucks and other equipment to maintain city streets. Duties include street repair and cleaning, seasonal snow and ice control, and operating hand and power tools. The position is full time, with regular hours Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. Long hours and weekend work are frequently required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Two years of driving experience.
• Ability to acquire a CDL within six months of hire.
• Physically fit and able to perform strenuous manual labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift; walk and stand for long periods; and lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Good manual dexterity, multilimb coordination, ability to move arms and legs quickly, and excellent stamina.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.
• Mechanical skills.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as frequently required.

Nice To Haves

• CDL B license for the State of Idaho, or ability to acquire a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous manual labor on street projects and prepare surfaces for paving.
• Patch asphalt using hot or cold mix; excavate and fill trenches and ditches; and haul dirt and gravel by hand and dump truck.
• Seal-coat streets during summer and prepare streets for asphalt overlays.
• Maintain, repair, and clean catch basins and perform storm-drain work.
• Clean out and seal cracks; paint crosswalks and other markings in parking areas and parking lots.
• Install and repair street signs.
• Sand and plow streets and airport runways; haul and remove snow; and cold-patch holes during winter.
• Help with tree removal.
• Operate loaders, sanders, and other equipment.
• Set up traffic control for street repairs.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• Perform miscellaneous duties for other departments.
• Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the Operations Manager.

What This Job Offers

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