HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior MW - StreetsCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description
Job Class #14-07 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Senior Maintenance Worker - Streets
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Traffic Engineering
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of Streets & Traffic
Engineering
Job Summary
Under direction, directs work crews and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of City
streets and related facilities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Directs assigned work crews and participates in the repair and replacement of concrete and asphalt
in the City streets and snow removal operations.
Oversees and participates in preventative maintenance activities.
Inspects areas that need to be repaired.
Builds and repairs bridge railings, wing walls and catch basins.
Removes concrete from streets, replaces sub-base and sets forms; pours and finishes concrete.
Relays hot asphalt to City streets for maintenance activities.
Repairs asphalt streets.
Constructs and repairs sidewalks.
Operates heavy equipment including end loader, tractors, motor grader, bulldozer, rollers, backhoe
and dump trucks.
Assists in removing snow, ice and leaves from roadways; assists in road oiling and chipping, cutting
of trees and brush.
Removes trees and brush from bridge piers, creek banks and along roadsides.
Orders materials for jobs as needed.
Assists in design, fabrication and ordering specifications for new equipment.
Cleans and maintains equipment used in street repairs and construction.
Prepares reports and records of daily projects.
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Checks work zones for safety and that crews are working in a safe and secure manner.
Works with the public to answer questions about projects; resolves complaints.
Works with outside contractors on projects.
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, sit, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl; talk and hear. 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 outside weather
conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical
parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold,
extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, moving traffic and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school degree or equivalent required. Four years of experience in street construction and
maintenance work required. Forklift certification required. Rock quarry and sand plant 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
required. Valid 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 age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of street maintenance and construction methods and procedures. Skills in assigning,
inspecting and evaluating the work of assigned crew. Skills in operating heavy and complex machinery
requiring good spatial perception. Skills in operating concrete saw, jack hammer, leave vacuum,
loaders, tamper, rollers, chain saws, weed trimmers and mowers. Skills in recordkeeping and the
maintenance of office files. Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, blueprints, sketches and
grade markers. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and 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.