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Job Class #08-06 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Maintenance Worker II - Streets
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Traffic Engineering
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of Streets & Traffic
Engineering
Job Summary
Under general direction, operates a variety of light and heavy equipment used in the maintenance of
City streets. Performs street construction and maintenance tasks.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Constructs and repairs concrete and asphalt streets, driveways, sidewalks, catch basins, curbs and
gutters.
Operates light and heavy equipment in the maintenance of City streets; removes sections of cement
and asphalt in City streets; replaces sections with concrete or asphalt using forms and calculating
grades.
Performs mudjacking and crack sealing duties.
Installs new street signs and repairs existing signs that are faded or damaged.
Maintains pavement markings including street markings, parking stalls, crosswalks, school crossings
and stop bars.
Operates equipment for snow and ice removal on City streets including trucks, sanders and end
loader.
Operates street sweepers to clean streets.
Performs indoor and outdoor remodeling.
Maintains and cleans machines and equipment.
Participates in leaf removal program; operates leaf machine.
Serves as crew leader on selected job assignments.
Assists other departments on City-wide emergencies like water main breaks.
Sets signs for work zone safety at job sites.
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Performs on-call duties.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl,
talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, taste or smell. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, toxic
or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat. Must be able to work in close proximity to
traffic and perform traffic control.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience in street construction and
maintenance required. Forklift certification required. Must live within 17 miles of the corporate limits of
Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Valid Iowa Class B commercial driver's
license with satisfactory driving record required. Iowa Class A commercial driver's license with air brake
and tanker endorsements required within 6 months of hire. This position is subject to federal drug
testing requirements including screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug
screen is required. Must be 18 years of ager per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background
check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Two years of experience in street construction and maintenance preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of street construction and maintenance procedures. Skills in the operation of light and
heavy equipment including trucks, end loaders, sanders, back hoe, jack hammers, snow removal
equipment and various hand tools. Ability to weld and fabricate. Ability to read and comprehend
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assignment sheets, route maps, work instruction and equipment maintenance manuals. Ability to read
and understand technical materials and manuals. Ability to calculate cubic yards and tons to fill cement
and asphalt voids. Ability to read tape measure to cut lumber or figure area to order materials. Ability to
prepare written work records.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.