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Position Summary: The City of Abilene Public Works Department is
accepting applications for a full time Street Maintenance worker at 40
hours a week with the potential for intermittent overtime. This position
is responsible for performing semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the
repairs and maintenance of streets, signs, flood control and storm
drains. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and
the ability and willingness to learn quickly.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and
to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all
applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described
herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with
applicable state and federal laws.
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Streets and Utilities Superintendent, the
Street Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt position under FLSA which
performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the repairs and maintenance
of streets and Right-of Ways. This position is responsible for operating
a variety of equipment and performing manual labor in the maintenance of
streets, signs, flood control and storm drains. This employee should
possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability and willingness to
learn quickly.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs street and curb maintenance procedures;
- Safely and effectively operate departmental equipment;
- Installs and replaces street signs and pavement markings;
- Perform snow and ice control procedures;
- Respond to emergency call outs.
Ancillary Job Functions:
- Assists other divisions of Public Works as needed;
- Assists other departments as the need arises;
- Assists with repairs to water and sewer lines;
Education and Experience:
This is an entry level position, so no previous experience is required,
but is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary
information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six
months of employment.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and a valid Kansas Driver\'s
License is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:(Not all inclusive)
The ability and willingness to learn about equipment maintenance and
construction materials is required. This employee must be able to
operate trucks, hand tools, small-motorized equipment and other
departmental equipment. The ability to read and interpret written
instructions, and effective oral and written communication skills are
required.
Work Environment:Adverse working conditions exist within this
position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is expected. This position may
require duties to be performed in all types of weather conditions.
Physical Abilities:Manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy
material, pushing, pulling and the ability to operate departmental
equipment is required to perform the daily duties of this position.
The City of Abilene conducts background checks and drug screening on
all potential candidates.
The City of Abilene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.