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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6497628

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled duties in the maintenance, repair and construction of City Streets and related structures and systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: This is an entry to mid-level position in the street maintenance division of Public Works. It is distinguished from the next-class level by the absence of the ability to efficiently operate all heavy equipment. This class level also has the potential (based on experience) to serve as a crew leader in the training of others work. This position reports to the Street Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Constructs, maintains and repairs City streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and sidewalks. Prepares and performs patching of potholes, sealing cracks and repairing blacktop surfaces.
• Uses hot or cold mix to repair streets, patch utility pavement cuts, potholes and seal cracks. Sprays oil on streets to seal pavement.
• Sets up building forms for mixing, pouring and finishing cement. Assists in street, pavement, sidewalk, curb, gutter and catch basin construction.
• Ability to read and set grade along with other minor survey knowledge.
• Cleans maintains, constructs and repairs storm drains, alleys, catch basins and manholes. Excavates storm drains as needed.
• Applies street markings and traffic control symbols according to State laws and City needs. Prepares and applies color and line dimensions to pavement. Paints centerlines, crosswalks, parking stalls and curbing. Cleans and maintains painting equipment.
• Assists with the placement and maintenance of traffic cones, barricades and other control articles to control and divert traffic. Places signs according to traffic engineers and State, City and federal laws, guidelines, ordinances and general directions.
• Maintains equipment and supplies on vehicles.
• Completes records and activities logs.
• Helps with community events as needed.
• Responds to emergency and off-hour situations and subject to on-call status as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
• Prefer two (2) years street maintenance work experience; or two (2) years work in general construction with some heavy equipment experience or combination of training and work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Valid State of Arizona Drivers license Class B with Tanker endorsement; or ability to obtain within one (1) year of being hired into position. (Required to maintain employment).
• Flagger certification that meets the training and certification standards of the national safety council highway flagger training program, the American Traffic Safety Services Association flagger program or an equivalent program that meets the same objectives, preferred.
• Ability to obtain and retain State of Ar zona Pesticide Applicators license, preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of skilled street construction, repair and maintenance procedures and practices.

Knowledge of light, medium and some heavy vehicle and equipment operation.

Knowledge of methods, equipment and repair of spray-painting equipment.

Knowledge of pavement, concrete, curb, storm drain and street signage practices and techniques.

Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment used in general construction work.

Knowledge of safe work practices.

Skill in operating light, medium and some heavy vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, front end loader, street sweeper, paint truck, oil boot truck, crack sealer, etc.

Skill in operating hand and power tools.

Skill in completing street construction, maintenance and repair projects.

Skill in determining appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Skill in working independently with little direction.

Skill in understanding and following oral and written directions.

Skill in observing health and safety regulations.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.