Streets Maintenance Worker I, II or III

City of West Jordan•West Jordan, UT

7d•$22 - $34

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of apprentice level semi-skilled and skilled duties associated with the maintenance, repair, and construction of the city's transportation infrastructure. This position requires occasional emergency work outside of "regular" work hours - including nights, weekends and holidays. Work takes place in a variety of conditions ranging from mild to very hot conditions and inclement weather. This position includes outdoor physical labor and the use and operation of manual tools, light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment. Employee will be assigned to work in one of the three main sections of the Streets Division and will work generally within that section to construct, inspect, maintain the various aspects assigned to the Streets Division. However, employees may assist other units within the Streets Division and other Public Works Divisions as the needs arise. Asphalt Assignment Pothole repair, utility restoration, milling and overlay entire streets, crack sealing, inspection, and special projects. Perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of components of the City streets; remove and replace road surface material and debris; load, transport, and unload stones, gravel, asphalt, supplies, and equipment as required. Fill, patch, and resurface holes, and cracks on City streets, Occasional utility repair restoration Concrete Assignment Sidewalk (including ADA ramps), curb and gutter installation and/or replacement, trip step removal by means of grinding or mud-pumping and special projects Break up and remove concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, place concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and handicap ramps. Operations Assignment Sign inspections and recording of data, sign repair/replacement and the installation of new signs. Maintenance, repair and replacement of traffic signs and road markings, including inspections and documentation Striping inspections, coordinating re-striping maintenance activity and executing work orders for new striping, monitoring contracted striping, removal and replacement of changes initiated by the city's Traffic Engineer. Graffiti abatement involving inspections of "hot spots", removing graffiti in accordance with the city's directive. Graffiti abatement using a variety of equipment and chemicals in accordance with the manufacture's recommendations. Solid Waste: maintaining the city's solid waste container inventory, including: unloading semi-trailers, repair and replacement of damaged solid waste containers in service, delivery and transport of city dumpsters. Handling work orders for delivery of containers to new homes and repairs and replacements to customers throughout the city. Coordinating with the solid waste collection contractor on the city's glass recycling containers and the quarterly e-waste and shred events. Maintaining the city's dumpsters and coordinating use of those dumpsters within the PW Department and special projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Utah Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Utah commercial driver's license within 12 months of employment in the position.
Possession of, or ability to obtain Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, Confined Space, and Snow Removal Training certificates within 12 months of employment. (Additional time may be approved by Department Head due to testing restrictions.)
One year of experience performing a variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and equipment operation work.
Two years of experience as a Street Maintenance Worker.
Possession of LTAP Road Scholar certificate or equivalent.
Four years of experience as a Street Maintenance Worker.
Possession of LTAP Road Master certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency call out or overtime repair work and snow removal.
Thorough knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Comply with OSHA standards and practices as they relate to the various aspects of the Streets Division.
Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment used in the maintenance of the city's road related infrastructure and solid waste administration and graffiti abatement.
Operate a 10-wheel dump truck and a wide variety of power equipment which includes pre-trips and daily logs in accordance with City policy and CDL requirements.
Haul materials such as asphalt, road base, topsoil, and large equipment to and from job sites.
Participate and assist in snow removal using a variety of methods and equipment.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to this Division's programs and functions; including Bluestakes and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Maintain concise records and logs associated with tasks performed.
Place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagger.
Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles; operate heavy equipment including front end loader, backhoe, tandem axle dump truck, dozer, skid steer, hook lift truck, tanker/oil distributor, brine tank truck, concrete saw, asphalt zipper, mud-pumper and fork lift.
Perform preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment used.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.