Maintenance Worker II (Streets)

Utilities Maintenance Worker

This is manual work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks throughout the City. Employee performs work of heavy manual nature, which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill; however, as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to somewhat more difficult tasks of a semiskilled nature. Work is closely supervised, and employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new job; however, constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks, which can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned. Work frequently includes the performance of heavy lifting and other strenuous tasks. Work is performed under the immediate direction of the supervisor and / or other delegated authority.

Essential job functions include :

• Loads and unloads dirt, shell, sand, cement, timbers, reinforcing steel, and other construction materials.
• Fills pavement cracks with asphalt; rakes asphalt paving mix in repair of streets; patches pot holes with hot asphalt; places lime rock.
• Assists in digging grade and setting forms for concrete work; wheels dirt, sand, concrete, and other materials; and tamps and levels concrete. Performs sidewalk grinds.
• Assists in repairing leaks in mains; digs and backfills ditches; assists in caulking joints; cleans catch basins; installs drain pipes; and unstops clogged sewers.
• Drives automotive vehicles and construction equipment to and from job sites as needed.
• Assists with preventive field maintenance consisting of oiling and lubricating equipment.
• Installs temporary traffic control for safety.
• Sweeps walks; removes refuse and paper from grounds and buildings.
• Digs and cleans ditches and trenches; levels dirt and asphalt; drives stakes; and breaks up rocks and concrete.
• Installs and maintains street traffic signage.
• Loads and unloads heavy materials and tools from trucks and vans; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes or equipment and large, bulky objects; and cleans / washes vehicles.
• Receives job training in semi-skilled and skilled trades.
• Follows safe work practices to eliminate & mitigate hazardous conditions & behaviors at the work environment.
• Promotes a culture of safety within the organization.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements include :

Physical requirements include :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include :