We are seeking a Street Maintenance Utility Worker for assignment in Ontario, Oregon. The selected candidate will work in the construction, repair and maintenance of public streets and right-of-ways.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
** This position requires an on-call schedule **
- Inspect, repair and maintain public streets and rights-of-way, including street signs, pavement markings, trees and community relation projects
- Perform required labor involved in the construction and maintenance of pavement cutting, crack sealing, base repair, sidewalks, curb, gutter, and wheelchair ramps repair, tree removal, and snow removal
- Operate all types of public works equipment (loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snow plows, etc.)
- Operate, maintain and perform minor repair to light and heavy equipment (sewer cleaner, welders, etc.)
- Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools before and after use
- Report defects or needed repairs to lead worker or supervisor
- Respond to various customer service requests and report findings to lead worker or supervisor
- Use utility locator service prior to any excavation
- Report public hazards (potholes, fallen street signs, water leaks, etc.) to lead worker or supervisor
- May assist other public works departments as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- A valid Driver’s License
- Some knowledge of road construction, tree maintenance and/or heavy equipment operation
- A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is highly preferred