Streets Maintenance Worker I

City of Fort Meade•Fort Meade, FL

About The Position

Under the direction of the Parks, Streets & Stormwater Supervisor or the Public Works Director, this position assists in executing functions related to street upkeep and stormwater maintenance and repair; construction, maintenance and repairs to city roads, facilities and equipment, parks and building maintenance and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic hand tools, such as shovels, hammer and nails, and power tools.
Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction, and repairs work.
Ability to obtain specific certifications related to Streets and Stormwater training requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with City staff and the public.
Ability to be trained for operating equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, dump bed truck and street sweeper.
Ability to perform the specialized semi-skilled maintenance and repair.
Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting.
Ability to operate heavy constructions and related equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs streets, dirt roads, sidewalks, signs, rights-of way, ditch swales, and stormwater infrastructure.
Assists in street blocking and maintenance of traffic for special events, parades, and
Sweeps City streets to remove sediment and
Removes tree limbs where
Assists with street construction or
Patches roads and streets with hot and cold blacktop mix, resurface roads, grading roads, rolling roads, and graveling
Erects road signs in accordance with state requirements, installs, repairs, and makes new signs, as
Operates power equipment including attachments, maintains and repairs equipment keeping it in good operating
Performs carpentry and masonry work in constructing and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins and
Pick up trash and debris, cleans catch basins and remove
Paints streets, buildings and equipment as
Performs shop work, welding, and carpentry work on city property.
Operates chain saw, removes and hauls off trees, brush, and stumps.
May require work during breaks and/or lunch in situations that require completion of projects in a timely manner and may be asked to work overtime to complete assignments.
Assists other departments as directed.
Provides good customer service to citizens as required by City of Fort Meade policy.
Required to participate in the stand-by and/or call-out rotation to respond to problems after normal work hours, and on weekends and may be subject to call-out at any time when other call out personnel require additional assistance.