Senior Street Maintenance Worker

Overview The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the Senior Street Maintenance Worker position. Responsibilities Performs work associated with the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, urban forests, and storm sewers. Operates dump trucks, backhoe, skid steer loader and attachments, sweeper, loader, and other equipment as assigned. Works with hot mix asphalt: shovels, rakes, places, and compacts asphalt mix. Works with Portland cement concrete: sets and removes forms; places, strikes off, levels, screeds, floats, finishes, and joints concrete. Spreads and compacts aggregate base and gravel. Operates vehicles and equipment. Installs drain pipes and cleans ditches. Assists in other duties as assigned. Works independently, at a skilled level, under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and other personnel as assigned. Serves as a worker and work leader as assigned. Operates snowplow-equipped truck to spread deicing chemicals, and participates in other snow removal activities as assigned. Rakes and cleans streets, sidewalks, gutters, storm drains shop, and yard Welds, paints and performs other maintenance tasks. Cares for plants. Removes, prunes and trims trees located within City rights of ways and on public grounds and Performs various landscaping, beautification, and plant care activities. Sets up, cleans up and prepares for various civic or recreational programs or activities. Assists in maintenance of tools, equipment and Knowledgeable in care and use of equipment. Maintains facilities and grounds of public parks and property. Assists other divisions during emergencies and is on-call to respond. Safely operates heavy trucks and pulls equipment floats (if Class A CDL), trailers, and hauls materials to work sites. Available for call-ins outside regular working hours. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Skill Requirements Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in general maintenance of streets. Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions. Skill in operation of tools and equipment used in street maintenance and repair. Ability to operate Street Division vehicles and heavy equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor requiring good physical condition. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to do work that is generally outdoors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends. Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements Minimum of three years' experience in Public Works operations. Experience and demonstrated competency in all areas of the City's public works operations with a demonstrated mastery of at least one operational area. High school diploma or equivalent required. Meet all DOT physical requirements. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. Compensation This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a minimum hourly rate of $25.11 ($52,226 annually).