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Rate of Pay
$22.02 - $31.40
Work Shift
4/10s (United States of America)
Job Summary
Under immediate supervision to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets; and to use and operate manual tools and light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operate a 10-wheel dump truck that includes pre-trips and daily logs; haul materials such as asphalt, road base, topsoil, and large equipment to and from job sites; operate 10-wheel dump, salter, and plow for snow removal activity.
- A qualified individual may be asked to operate a motorized sweeper to sweep streets and gutters on an emergency and routine basis; select effective and efficient method to cover assigned route; adjust gutter and pickup brooms to effectively sweep streets and gutters; dump hopper when full; drive between collection points and transfer sites.
- Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to street sweeping programs and functions.
- Maintain concise records and logs associated with vehicles, equipment and tasks performed.
- Inspect and review condition of equipment before use, which includes, but not limited to; checking oil and water levels, brakes and lights, tire wear and air pressure; wash, clean and perform maintenance as per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Perform semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation for road paving; assist in the repair of curbs, gutters, and manholes and the paving of streets and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools.
- Remove and replace road surface material and debris; load, transport, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment as required.
- Install, repair, and clean storm drains, catch basins, and culverts.
- Break up and remove concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, place concrete for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and handicap ramps.
- Fill, patch, and resurface holes, cracks, and service laterals.
- Build retaining walls; install and repair chain link and wood fences.
- 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, concrete saw, and forklift.
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment used.
- Operate in a variety of positions as a member of a crack sealing team - including supervision of such a team.
- Operate a mud pumper to raise concrete.
- Participate and assist in snow removal using a variety of methods and equipment.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and equipment operation work.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Utah Driver's License
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a Utah commercial driver's license within 1 year of employment
- Possession of, or ability to obtain Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, Confined Space, and Snow Removal Training certificates within 1 year of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Preventative maintenance required for the vehicles and equipment which will be operated and the ability to detect the need for, as well as make minor repairs and/or adjustments.
- Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment including the operational characteristics of light and moderately heavy motorized equipment.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
- Operational characteristics of specialized street maintenance and repair equipment.
- Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street maintenance and repair.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in street maintenance and construction.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
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Skill with:
- Operating a variety of street maintenance, repair, and construction equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner including manual tools and pneumatic jackhammer, sandblaster, power grader, and asphalt laying machine.
- Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
- Operating a motor vehicle safely.
- Operating the full range of equipment and tools used in street maintenance and repair in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to:
- Clearly write various reports to track time, material, performance, etc. and perform arithmetic calculations.
- Interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and functions.
- Apply knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of street maintenance, repair, and construction.
- Safely operate equipment utilized in the Streets Division, including, but not limited to, loader, skid steer and roller.
- Perform simple cement and masonry work.
- Work unconventional hours and be subject to 24-hour call as required for the City's snow removal program or emergency operations.
- Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other city departments, public and private organizations, and the public.
- Perform street maintenance and repair with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
- Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call. Moderate‑to‑heavy physical activity. Difficult working positions. Required to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Constant exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, airborne particles, and grease. Also, exposure to vehicular traffic while working in the public roadway. Potential occupational hazards due to exposures to heated asphalt, asphalt emulsion materials and compounds, and petroleum‑based solvents and potentially explosive propane gas.
Supervisory Level
Individual Contributor
Job Exempt from Overtime:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)