Streets Technician I - Road and Bridge

Is a Public Works career right for you? Ask yourself the following questions Do you want more than a job while working to improve your community's quality of life? Do you want to make a difference to your community? Then a career in Public Works is for you! Make an impact in the community by joining the Streets Team. The Streets Division is responsible for the maintenance of over 287 miles of roadway, including: 100,000 lbs. of crack sealing annually, repairing an average of 2,500 potholes, more than 60,000 miles of plowing and deicing for snow and ice control annually, and more! The Road and Bridge team is looking to hire a Streets Technician I who will receive training and development in the repair of potholes, crack-sealing, and other maintenance projects. This position will work under the direction of the Foreman and conduct unskilled to semi-skilled work in support of the Streets Division. Total Compensation Package 112 hours paid vacation + 10 sick days + 12 paid holidays per year Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool) No probationary period - start accruing your leave day 1 Stable year-round employment with a 40 hour/week set schedule 6% employer retirement match Most evenings and weekends off (usually weather dependent) Medical, dental, & vision insurance Paid periodic On-Call duty  Wellness discount on insurance premiums available Paid CDL training Debris and trash removal from roadways Patch potholes with asphalt hot mix and cold mix Perform crack-seal and mastic operations  Grade dirt roads and road shoulders, repairs road shoulders Parking lot seal coat installation Inspect contractual work under the supervision of the foreman or Pavement Management Specialist that includes: Crackseal Asphalt Patching  Bridge and guardrail maintenance and repairs Pavement preservation, repairs, and treatments. Operates and performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on equipment Cleans and maintains shop building and grounds Operates and performs snowplowing operations during inclement weather Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards Uses hand tools to complete maintenance work Trained on construction and maintenance equipment used in the department Acquires knowledge and practical experience in the field Assist with all other maintenance activities as assigned Education  High School Diploma or equivalent - required Experience  None Some experience in street maintenance (including road and bridge maintenance, sweeping and drainage, and/or traffic control) - preferred NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment.  New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry,  DMV check, and pre-placement physical and drug screen. Certifications - required with 6 months of hire Class B Commercial Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement Flagger's Certification Work involves on-call duty which requires working weekends on a rotating basis and working all hours during emergency repairs as needed. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some weekend and holiday work required Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects Required to talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist from the upper body; use hands and/or feet to perform manual tasks such as digging; push or pull; reach with hands and arms; squat; stoop; crouch; and climb or balance Physical demands are described as Very Heavy Work (Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50  pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects) Requires walking or standing to a significant degree Work near moving mechanical parts Work in year-round outdoor weather conditions Use hand tools to complete maintenance work