Job Description

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Street Foreman

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Effective Date: 05/2024

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine semi-skilled labor associated with street maintenance construction tasks that includes the operation of various vehicles and power equipment in the maintenance and repair of City streets.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.

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  Performs asphalt repairs and maintenance; repairs bad sections of asphalt including milling, hauling off materials removed, and replacing failed base sections; lays surface mix asphalt using a bobcat, shovels, roller, and /or lay down machine; flags traffic; patches potholes; and crack seals using squeegees and the crack sealing machine.
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  Performs concrete related work including replacing sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches as needed; tears out sections to be replaced using bobcat or backhoe; hauls materials away; sets up concrete forms and level; fills the location with rock, pours concrete, and finishes using various hand tools; removes forms and backfill as necessary once concrete has cured.
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  Operates various pieces of equipment including skid steer with various attachments, asphalt roller, backhoe, mowers, sweeper, mo-trim tractor, asphalt paver and loader.
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  Maintains storm drains; cleans out and grades ditches using appropriate equipment; lays rip-rap in ditches and on creek banks; cleans storm drains using shovels and picks; repairs and replaces culvert pipes and storm drains as needed and backfills around storm boxes and culvert pipes.
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  Assists the Sign Maintenance Technician with sign maintenance and painting of crosswalks and stop bars; and assists with any emergencies as needed.
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  Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned.
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  Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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  Safe operation of various construction equipment and hand tools associated with street maintenance and repair functions and excavation equipment.
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  Operations, services, and activities of a City Public Works Department and street operations and maintenance functions.
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  Various equipment materials, manuals, technical drawings and blueprints, local building codes and repair manuals.
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  The operation of a variety of small to medium sized construction equipment and tools used in street maintenance and repair.
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  Basic records management methods and techniques.
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  English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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  Understanding directions and relaying information in effective oral and written communication.
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  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.

Education and Experience:

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  High School Diploma/GED.

Physical Requirements:

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  Work is generally performed out of a street maintenance facility with the majority of work being performed in the field.
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  Required to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds regularly.
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  Regularly exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, and potential physical harm when working on street construction, maintenance and repair projects and other related duties.