Streets Maintenance Worker 1

City of Claremore•Claremore, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Streets General Foreman, this position performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city infrastructure. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Compliance with federal regulations where marijuana remains illegal is required, and possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety-sensitive positions. A positive drug test that impacts job performance will result in immediate termination due to the City of Claremore's zero-tolerance policy.

Requirements

Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
Ability to come to work on time, follow directions, be honest and dependable, maintain a safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be a courteous and considerate team member, manage time effectively, and concentrate on work.
Ability to recognize problems and find solutions.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
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.
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
Class B CDL Oklahoma Driver’s License with a tanker and air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain Class B CDL within twelve (12) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Asphalt patch repair
Operate gasoline powered hand tools
Use various hand tools such as concrete rakes, hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, shovels, etc.
Barricade maintenance and repair.
Inspects and/or repairs streets, and drainage systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use, maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, laying and backfilling, mowing, weed-eating and removing litter.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment.
Performs manual tasks, such as setting bases and forms to pour concrete.
Operates concrete saw to cut expansion and contraction joints in concrete; fills “cuts” with tar to allow concrete to breathe.
Finishes surfaces of freshly poured concrete streets, walkways and curbs to specified grade and contour, using hand tools, such as floats, trowels and screeds.
Performs other related duties as assigned.