STREET MAINTENANCE GENERALIST

May 21, 2024

City of Sherwood AR

Sherwood

FULL TIME

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment and vehicles (JP added) in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City streets, right of ways, and street drainage projects.

Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City streets, right of ways, storm drain, and street drainage projects.
Inspects and/or repairs street drainage systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back-filling.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in street, right of way, and street drainage construction and repair.
Responds to complaints regarding leaks in pipes; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
Can lead a crew safely and efficiently on a project.
Loads and unloads heavy objects.
Rakes, vacuums, and bags leaves along with pine needles during the fall and winter months.
Mows grass and cuts weeds using tractor and mower attachment, push mower, weed eater, sling blade or other appropriate hand tools.
Assists in maintaining and repairing traffic control devices.
Cross training/job rotation within the public works department.
Ability to work successfully in extreme hot and/or extreme cold temperatures; excessive humidity; slippery and uneven walking surfaces, excessive noise, and other extreme conditions such as noxious fumes, moving heavy machinery, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Additional Skills

The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and occasionally may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and utility work.
Ability to effectively communicate on a one-on-one basis with others.
Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with other employees, department officials and the public.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to report to work each scheduled day, and on time.

Qualifications

The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and occasionally may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. • Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and utility work. • Ability to effectively communicate on a one-on-one basis with others. • Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with other employees, department officials and the public. • Ability to work independently or in a team environment JP added. • Ability to report to work each scheduled day, and on time.

Special Requirements

All positions with the City of Sherwood are subject to a pre-employment background check. Some positions are subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. All positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

Miscellaneous Information

The City is committed to providing our employees with a competitive salary and benefit program. We offer our full-time employees a variety of benefit plans to meet their personal needs. All employees are required to participate in the City of Sherwood 457(b) Retirement Plan, contribute 3% of their base salary. For more specific information about the City of Sherwood's benefit program, contact the Office of Human Resources.