Street Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

The City of Tacoma's Public Works Department, Street Operations Division, is recruiting to establish an Eligible List for the position of Street Maintenance Worker, which will be used to fill vacancies as they occur for a period of one year. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, a Street Maintenance Worker is responsible to perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance of City streets and rights-of-way as a member of a crew, or independently as assigned. They may also train and provide work direction to summer and temporary employees.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a team player
• Work well in a team environment
• Be someone who takes initiative
• Possess a strong background in the field of asphalt work, including solid raking and rolling skills
• Possess experience with concrete work, including form setting, finishing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters

Street Maintenance Workers perform a variety of duties in street maintenance assigned to a particular job such as:

• Pothole patching
• Crack pouring
• Asphalt breakout
• Asphalt paving
• Concrete operations
• Flagging traffic
• Right-of-way cleaning
• Traffic sign installation

Other job duties may include:

• Back filing behind curbs and ADA ramps.
• Cleaning, maintaining, repairing and resurfacing streets as assigned.
• Performing asphalt patching and finishing duties as assigned; preparing cuts and holes and placement of asphalt; rolling in asphalt gutters with hand-roller; putting in skin patches.
• Assisting with concrete removal and repair; operating a jackhammer; assisting in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Assuring safety of citizens in vehicles, pedestrians, City workers and equipment at job site; set-up of job sites, placement of warning signs, cones and barricades; replacement of manhole covers and catch-basin grates; flagging traffic.
• Responding to emergency calls as assigned; resetting or replacing traffic signs with portable signs, clearing obstructions such as fallen trees, rock or earth slides; containing and cleaning non-hazardous spills and clearing a variety of debris; patching sinkholes and setting detours.
• Spreading sand and salt during ice and snow conditions; removing ice from stairs and sidewalks.
• Performing a variety of incidental janitorial duties.
• Receiving and transmitting radio and telephone communications from police department, other public works departments and the public concerning a wide variety of emergencies; relaying messages to appropriate field truck.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to dump-trucks, pick-up trucks, jackhammers, compressors, picks and shovels, chain saws and hand saws, brooms, hoists, pitchforks, concrete saw and backpack blower.
• When directed, may perform a variety of grounds maintenance functions including, but not limited to mowing, edging, weeding, brush cutting, seeding, sod laying, tree planting and spreading mulch, topsoil and gravel in landscape areas as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions and noise; subject to responding to emergency calls after regular duty hours including graveyard, swing shift, weekends and holidays.
• This position requires performing heavy manual labor.
• Employees in this class are exposed to the dangers of traffic and potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
• May work a variety of shifts including graveyard, swing, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training or experience, which provides the background required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the classification.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license with maintenance thereafter.

Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License, Class A with Tanker endorsement and air brake restrictions removed, must be obtained prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter (this does not apply to employees in this classification prior to 1/1/2010).

Employees in this classification must receive a Traffic Control Card and a First Aid Card prior to completion of probation.

The City will provide the necessary classroom and drive time experience.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, terminology and techniques used in street maintenance.
• A wide variety of tools and equipment used in street maintenance activities.
• Applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requirements of maintaining City streets in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

SKILLS:

• Perform semi-skilled street maintenance duties.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including dump-trucks, pick-up trucks, jackhammers, compressors, picks and shovels, chain saws and hand saws, brooms, hoists, pitchforks, concrete saw and backpack blowers.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn and apply safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls after regular duty hours, including graveyard, swing shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Below are brief videos of certain responsibilities:
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Crack Sealing


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Additional Information

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia.

The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States.

Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country.

The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area.

Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvl

Apply
All interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Cover letter is optional.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored. Applicants must receive a passing score to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration. Applicants whose experience and training most closely reflect the needs of the department may be invited to participate in an interview.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check and a pre-employment medical exam and drug screen. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 117. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $37.05

Annual Salary: $66,560.00 - $77,064.00

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