Department: Public Works Reports To: Street Foreman FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Effective Date:10/2023 GENERAL PURPOSE: Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine semi-skilled labor associated with street maintenance construction tasks that includes the operation of various vehicles and power equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.
- Performs asphalt repairs and maintenance; repairs bad sections of asphalt including milling, hauling off materials removed, and replacing failed base sections; lays surface mix asphalt using a bobcat, shovels, roller, and /or lay down machine; flags traffic; patches potholes; and crack seals using squeegees and the crack sealing machine.
- Performs concrete related work including replacing sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches as needed; tears out sections to be replaced using bobcat or backhoe; hauls materials away; sets up concrete forms and level; fills the location with rock, pours concrete, and finishes using various hand tools; removes forms and backfill as necessary once concrete has cured.
- Performs snow and ice removal; installs snow plows and salt spreaders on dump trucks and various pickups; uses loader to fill the salt spreaders and plows and spreads salt on City streets as needed; mixes salt brine and sprays on various streets including hills and intersections; and cleans and maintains trucks, spreaders and plows.
- Operates various pieces of equipment including skid steer with various attachments, asphalt roller, backhoe, mowers, sweeper, mo-trim tractor, asphalt paver and loader.
- Maintains storm drains; cleans out and grades ditches using appropriate equipment; lays rip-rap in ditches and on creek banks; cleans storm drains using shovels and picks; repairs and replaces culvert pipes and storm drains as needed and backfills around storm boxes and culvert pipes.
- Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties including assisting with twice yearly clean-up days by assisting citizens unloading vehicles and running the loaders to fill dumpsters; assists other departments as needed including hanging pictures and putting furniture together; assists with civic events including set up and tear down; picks up trash and debris dumped along City streets; assists the Sign Maintenance Technician with sign maintenance and painting of crosswalks and stop bars; and assists with any emergencies as needed.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned.
- Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Performing maintenance and repairs of equipment and hand tools used.
- Safe operation of various construction equipment and hand tools associated with street maintenance and repair functions and excavation equipment.
- Interpreting codes, ordinances and policies.
- Reviewing, reading, analyzing, and interpreting equipment repair and maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
- Operations, services, and activities of a City Public Works Department and street operations and maintenance functions.
- Modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of street projects.
- Various equipment materials, manuals, technical drawings and blueprints, local building codes and repair manuals.
- The operation of a variety of small to medium sized construction equipment and tools used in street maintenance and repair.
- Basic records management methods and techniques.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications necessary for completion of work-related logs and reports.
- Understanding directions and relaying information in effective oral and written communication.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- One year of experience in street maintenance and construction work that includes work with concrete, asphalt, and associated equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Possession of a valid Class B State Commercial Drivers License with air brakes within six months of hire; other licenses/certifications may be required within a specific time period after hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is generally performed out of a street maintenance facility with the majority of work being performed in the field.
- Required to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds regularly.
- Regularly exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, and potential physical harm when working on street construction, maintenance and repair projects and other related duties.