Street Maintenance Worker II

General Nature of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual and skilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, and grounds keeping of City streets/roads, rights of way and other public areas. This class is distinguished from Street Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents in this class perform skilled work functions, are more experienced, and possess additional licenses and certifications.

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the

• duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar,

• related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Adhere to established safety

• procedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure

• safety of employees and other individuals; flag and direct traffic and place

• markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and

• the traveling public; wear protective gear.

• Perform manual and skilled work

• functions associated with road construction, maintenance and repair projects,

• which may include repairing roads/asphalt, patching holes, compacting road

• surfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, installing/repairing

• water and sewer lines, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainage

• obstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, mixing

• cement, constructing sidewalks and driveways, cutting pipes, installing fences,

• spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, fixing/replacing

• street signs, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, and flagging

• traffic.

• Perform manual and skilled work

• functions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of rights of way,

• parks, grounds, playing fields and other public areas: mow lawns; trim

• and edge grass; blow leaves from walkways; plant, prune, and maintain plant, trees

• and shrubs; spread mulch; rake leaves; clear debris; maintain fencing, grounds,

• bleachers, and park equipment; prepare fields for athletic events; and perform

• related tasks.

• Remove litter, debris, and deceased

• animals from streets/roads, drainage systems, parks, playing fields and City

• property; travel and established route; monitor cleanliness; pick up litter and

• debris.

• Transport, load and unload various

• materials and equipment used in projects.

• Perform general maintenance tasks

• necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which

• may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids,

• greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and work

• areas; monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; report

• faulty equipment.

• Respond to emergency calls during

• inclement weather or other emergency situations.

• Perform routine maintenance and repair

• tasks, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws, policies, and

• standards of quality and safety; utilize precautionary safety equipment and

• monitor work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

• Communicate with supervisor, City

• employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to

• coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or

• resolve problems; communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; provide

• information and assistance; take and relay messages or direct calls to

• appropriate personnel; return call as necessary.

• Receive, prepare, or complete various

• forms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenance

• reports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and other

• documents; review, complete, process, forward or retain as appropriate.

• Operate a variety of power equipment,

• machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities, which may

• include trucks, tractors, snow removal equipment, back hoe, skid steer,

• excavator, mower, tiller, weed eater, edger, blower, asphalt packer, cement

• mixer, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment,

• fertilizer spreader, tractors, infield machines, trenching machine, vibratory

• roller, auger, bunker rake, and other related tools and equipment.

• Perform

• other related duties as assigned.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to determine, calculate,

• tabulate, or summarize data/information.

• Ability to perform subsequent

• actions in relation to these computational operations.

• Ability

• to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within

• well-established policies, procedures and standards.

• Ability to operate and control the

• actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex

• and/or rapid adjustments.

• Ability to utilize a wide variety of

• reference data and information.

• Ability to perform addition,

• subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting,

• recording of counts, and basic measuring.

• Ability to carry out detailed but

• routine written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to

• clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent

• judgment.

• Ability to exercise judgment,

• decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally

• pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

Requirements

• MINIMUM

• QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or

• GED; supplemented by some previous work experience in street and/or facility

• maintenance, grounds keeping or related field; or any equivalent combination of

• education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,

• skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid

• Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain the following

• certifications: Flagging and CPR. May be required to obtain and maintain other

• certifications and licenses depending on area of assignment.

• ADA Requirements: Individuals

• applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential

• functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Physical

Requirements

• This position classifies the

• physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than

• 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket

• files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one

• which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often

• necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and

• standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

• Sensory

• Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate

• colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some

• tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

• Environmental

• Factors: Essential

• functions are regularly performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); and wellness benefits.