Position Title:
Department:
Supervisor:
FLSA Status:
Maintenance Worker I
Public Works
Street Maintenance Crew Chief
Non – Exempt
Grade: 6
Position ID: STMWKI
JOB SUMMARY
This position participates in the manual labor of construction, maintenance, and repair of public service
facilities and grounds and the operation of motorized equipment. The primary duties of this class are
performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions, vehicular
traffic, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment and hazardous chemicals and
materials
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Participates in building asphalt surfaces necessary to build, maintain or repair streets
 Pours and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work
 Installs, repairs, maintains and replaces storm sewer lines, manholes, culverts, drainage ditches
and storm drains; inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains, gutters, and culverts
 Operates a variety of motorized, power, and hand-powered machines and equipment
 Assists in the maintenance of traffic control systems including painting and striping City streets
and curbs as well as installing City sign posts and signs
 Plows snow, salts or sands roads, hauls rock, sand dirt, brush, water, fuel, asphalt and equipment
as needed
 Cleans and maintains roads, alleyways, streets, storm sewers, remove graffiti; assist with flood
control efforts and cleanup; haul debris and trash
 Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as making simple adjustments, replacing minor
parts, lubricating of equipment, in order to keep equipment in proper operating condition
 Sets up and takes down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control
 Mows right of ways and around sign post and guard rails with a weed eater or grass whip
 Responds to snow removal operations and emergency situations on a 24 hour on-call basis,
including holidays, weekends and special events as needed
 Performs rough carpentry work as needed
 Provides respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers and
internal and external customers
 Maintains a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with policies, procedures,
goals and objectives of the City, Department, and Division
 Other duties as assigned
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SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in public service construction
 High School or GED preferred
 Current and valid Missouri driver’s license
 Class B CDL with air brake endorsement required or the ability to obtain within 120 days. Must
have passed written examination prior to date of hire.
 Strong ability to demonstrate technical aptitude and learn more technical and difficult operations
 CPR/First Aid preferred.
 Understand simple road maps.
 Move heavy objects (80 pounds or more) short distances.
 Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation
 Understand and comply with simple written and oral instructions
 Outdoor work in the field experience preferred
WORK POSTURE REQUIREMENTS:
1)
Bending
5-25%
2)
Crouching
5-25%
3)
Reaching
5-25%
4)
Standing
5-25%
5)
Walking
5-25%
6)
Sitting
25-50%
7)
Lifting
5-25%
Maximum weight to be lifted 70 lbs.)
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
Near vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Primarily an outside work environment
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:
1)
Contacts with General Public
2)
Customer Contact
3)
Deadlines Under Pressure
4)
Working Alone
Rarely
Rarely
Frequently
Occasionally
The requirements included in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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