Streets Maintenance Worker

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual tasks in the construction and maintenance of streets, walkways, storm drains, and public right of way. Assists with the routine maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery; may be involved in concrete construction. This position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Requirements

No specific educational requirement.
Two (2) years of experience as a laborer.
May require two years of experience as a laborer performing concrete work.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of building/street maintenance program.
Knowledge of current principles of record keeping and records management.
Knowledge of customer service, and problem resolution techniques.
Knowledge of occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices.
Knowledge of safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of business and personal computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines.
Ability to ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives.
Ability to read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions.
Ability to collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles.
Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats.
Ability to take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Skills in reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skills in effectively managing assignments.
Skills in responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority.
Skills in responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions.
Skills in effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats.
Skills in operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software.
Skills in preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.
Skills in demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
Skills in performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in street maintenance is desirable.
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Responsibilities

Digs and fills holes; patches cuts and holes on streets; repairs and cleans storm drains.
Services, repairs and maintains small engines and equipment; performs minor welding repairs.
Performs maintenance and repair of chain link fencing, guardrails and wood bollards; cleans drainage channels and irrigation ditches.
Removes broken concrete; sets concrete forms; pours concrete into formed areas; participates in concrete finishing; strips forms; back fills open areas; replaces landscaping; performs general clean-up.
Picks up debris from roadways and right of way locations; cleans debris from drain gates; cleans drainage channels and irrigation ditches.
Cleans storm drains thought the city; assists in locating storm drains when needed; cuts weeds and removes trash throughout the city when needed and supports special projects and traffic control.
Loads trucks; dumps debris.
Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
May assist with the set up traffic control devices.
Checks lift stations for proper operation and flood control.
Maintains inventory of materials, tools, and equipment; issues, disburses, and checks out tools and equipment to crews; orders materials, tools, and equipment for work crews; maintains records of tools and equipment.