Street Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Street Maintenance Worker

Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Upon immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of roads and other City facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems are safe, functional and well-maintained.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• One (1) year experience in road or other construction work.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.

Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving record is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Breaks, tamps and finishes bituminous asphalt material to provide an even thickness;
• Runs a small roller over asphalt patches and applies proper heat and pressure to obtain a smooth surface;
• Assists in a variety of construction tasks and operates simple pneumatic tools and air hammers;
• Spreads and tamps gravel properly to ensure road surfaces are safe and functional;
• Loads and unloads trucks by hand or by operating equipment;
• Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
• Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
• Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt;
• Trims brush cleared from right of way;
• Assists in digging and resetting manhole covers;
• Operates dump trucks and similar equipment;
• Performs related work as required.

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Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 4:00 PM Central

Salary:

$30.19 - $31.46 Hourly