Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Street Maintenance District 1 Division located at 2400 NE Russell Road
Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 22, 2023

• Supervises the cleaning of streets, catch basins, and alleys in a designated area or district.
• Supervises snow removal activities during the winter.
• Supervises the use and operation of several pieces of heavy equipment used in the maintenance of rock-surfaced roads, grading and ditching of dirt streets, and other related activities.
• Makes assignments and supervises the work of several hot mix asphalt crews in the maintenance of city streets and boulevards.
• Assists in supervising the construction of bridges, culverts, and walls.
• Supervises the maintenance of a parks division, its grounds and facilities.
• Submits budget requests.
• Supervises the maintenance and care of all division equipment and material.
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance of a conventions division, its grounds and facilities, crews engaged in building stages, setting portable dance floors, prepares working sketches for displays, seating and services and other event related tasks.
• Provides field supervision for several pipe line and water service crews engaged in maintenance and limited construction, locates mains, valves, and curb boxes, checks hydrants, valves, services, and mains for leaks.
• Assigns and supervises several labor crews engaged in sewer maintenance including cleaning and repair.
• Performs related work as required.

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years experience of a progressively responsible nature in construction or maintenance work including 1 year leading the work of general laboring or maintenance crews. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

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