CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Class B License, Communication Skills, Construction, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Maintenance Services, On Call, Public Works, Roadway Construction, Safety Standards
| STREETS MAINTENANCE OPERATOR 1 |
CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled
PAY RANGE: $21.74 - $30.43 Depending on qualifications and experience with starting wage not typically above the mid-point of the range ($26.09)
SCHEDULE: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, with some on-call weekends
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Full-time Benefits Summary July 2025-June 2026
Performs a variety of entry level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of city streets, alleys and related roadways:
- Operates specialized heavy equipment and light equipment
- Transports and deposits various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, etc.
- Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems for shop repair
- Prepares proper barricading for streets, water and related public works projects
- Performs a variety of ground maintenance and construction work requiring the use of hand and power tools, such as building forms, framing projects, etc.
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS |
- Graduation from high school or equivalent and one (1) year of responsible experience in a field directly related to road construction: OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B required, CDL-A preferred) within six months of hire.
- Must become a certified Traffic Control Technician and Flagger Certified within 6 months of hire.
- Must work in On-Call rotations.
- May become a certified Street Sweeper Operator.
- May be required to become HAZMAT certified.
- May be required to become Pesticide Applicator Certified.
- Some knowledge of specifications, grades, machinery, materials, and methods of constructing roads, bridges, drainage systems, culverts, etc.
- Safety standards related to road construction.
- Equipment maintenance and repair.
- Skill in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required by the position.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment of various kinds under varying conditions.
- Make minor repairs on assigned vehicles, perform heavy physical labor.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.