Maintenance Equipment Operator - Street

Job description

Job Title

Under the direction of the Assistant Street Superintendent, fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs/street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union.

Job Description

Fabricates, installs, repairs, and removes traffic control signs/street name signs, and other types of signs as requested by other city departments. Performs on-site inspections (e.g., sidewalk form work & final, driveway approach form work & final) on commercial & residential properties to ensure compliance with approved plans & all applicable codes & ordinances. Receives & investigates complaints from homeowners, contractors & city officials during & after construction. Answers inquiries regarding city standard drawings, construction methods, practices & procedures for sidewalks, approaches & wheelchair ramps. Operates motor vehicle to travel to inspection sites. Utilizes field equipment (e.g, tape measure, smart level, digital camera). Prepares & maintains various work related documents (e.g., maintains daily inspection log, prepares correspondence, enters inspection results into database). Maintains sidewalk & driveway approach replacement project manuals & related correspondence. Forwards any changes to work needing completed by homeowners to city engineer for change to project sheets. Works closely with building department staff to verify that permits have been issued for all projects. Mows right-of-ways, cemeteries, and vacant lots using riding mowers, push mowers, and weed eaters. Participates in the snow removal operations using front-end loader and single axle dump truck. Works overtime as required to continue essential City services. Performs a wide variety of work as required by the city administration (e.g., cuts and/or trims trees, decorates municipal complex for Christmas, puts up/removes flags for holidays). Picks up dead animals. Picks up and/or sweeps up trash/debris. Lays gravel in berms along unpaved streets. Fills pot holes with cold patch. Washes vehicles/equipment. Troubleshoots & makes minor repairs to traffic light system. Remains informed of current developments & procedures. Attends staff meetings. Maintains required licenses and/or certificates. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* High School diploma or GED or equivalent

* Two (2) to three (3) years previous experience and training in use of power and/or hand tools

Licensure or Certification Requirements

* Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's license, with air brakes and tanker endorsements or must obtain within one (1) year of employment and maintain it

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

* General construction, maintenance, and repair of streets

* Snow and ice removal

* Basic computer operation

* Basic electricity

* Basic operation of mowing equipment

Skill in:

* Using various hand tools (e.g., screwdriver, hammer, ratchet, pliers)

* Power tools (e.g., air compressor, electric drill)

* Use of mowing equipment

* Operation of motor vehicles

Ability to:

* Perform heavy manual labor

* Carry out simple instructions (in written, oral, or picture form)

* Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers

* Read, copy, and record figures accurately

* Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action

* Cooperate with co-workers on group projects

Working Conditions

Heavy: lift, push, pull 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 20 to 50pounds frequently

Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways

Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds

Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed

Works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms

Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas

Is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db. (e.g., salt trucks, post pounder, jack hammer, back-up generator, power tools, heavy equipment)

Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants

Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous waste

Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions

Is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock

Is exposed to possible injury from working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines

Is exposed to possible injury from explosions

Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places

Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons

Has exposure to potentially vicious animals

Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions

Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions

Has exposure to heavy traffic flow

Has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health saving accounts, educational assistance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 13 holidays, 1 personal day, vacation, and sick leave.

Who can apply

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