Maintenance Worker I (Traffic)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Assists in the maintenance of traffic signs, road markings, and parking meters for the City as well as maintenance activities for the Airport.  Provides as needed assistance to street department to construct, maintain, repair, and treat city road and stormwater infrastructure while coaching subordinates and communicated well with all.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed the Missouri Local Technical Assistance (MO-LTAP) Scholars Level I Program or similar education or certification programs or classes or have overriding experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• At least 18 years of age. 
• Must have a valid Drivers' License.

           OR

• Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.

           AND

• A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the 6-month probationary period.

Abilities

• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Operate equipment such as riding and farm tractors with PTO implements, rubber tire loaders, dump and flat-bed trucks, snow plows, salt spreader, mowers, hand and power tools, and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety principles;
• Operate vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions;
• Accurately document and maintain simple records and logs as well as brief reports;
• Read and apply instructions;
• Communicate effectively verbally;
• Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens;
• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and  philosophy;
• Present an overall professional image;
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public;
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others. 

FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

1. Participates in the construction, repair, cleaning, and/or maintenance of city streets, parks, sewers, grounds, right-of-ways, facilities, and/or property as a crewmember. 
2. Operates dump and flat-bed trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, rubber tire loaders, skid-steer loaders, asphalt patching units, rodders, vactor units, tipper, zero turn radius mowers, and flusher trucks in the repair, cleaning, construction, and maintenance of city streets, sewers, parks, grounds and/or property. 
3. Operates brown bear auger, scarab, etc. in the processing and handling of compost material as assigned.
4. Picks up trash, rocks, leaves, limbs, debris, and concrete blocks and loads into containers or dump trucks for removal.
5. Cuts weeds or brush, grinds stump, uses brush chipper as directed, utilizes chain saw to trim branches from trees, and operates riding tractor with PTO implements as well as farm-type tractor with mowers and attachments on steep slopes and amid traffic as required.
6. Paints with a brush, roller, or airless paint gun for various Public Works and Parks projects; performs grout work as needed.
7. Assists in removing, forming, and placing concrete; rakes and levels asphalt for construction projects as required.
8. Utilizes necessary equipment including hand and power tools, jackhammers, asphalt tamper, patch roller, etc. to complete a variety of construction work.
9. Determines procedures or equipment to utilize based on training.
10. Maintains simple records, logs, which may include cash handling and related paperwork, etc. as required.
11. Loads, unloads, and maneuvers a variety of materials and equipment such as cement bags, jackhammers, rebar, as required.
12. Drives vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions to a variety of work sites.
13. Installs drainage tiles and related materials and repairs holes in and around City waterways as required.  
14. Reads and applies instructions and labels for product and equipment operation.
15. Utilizes appropriate safety equipment and procedures.
16. Performs minor electrical and plumbing repair work as assigned.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

Environment

• Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.
• Above average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Above average exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Average exposure to heights and darkness.
• Above average exposure to work safety hazards.
• Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.
• Above average exposure to dust and loud noises.
• Above average exposure to cramped spaces. 

Physical

• Normal physical mobility:  movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
• Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal physical strength to handle 50 lb. objects, considering frequency.
• Normal endurance and dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
• Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.
•  $ 17.00 - $20.00 
• Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision