Job Summary: Operates and maintains light and medium-duty equipment used in street and water operations; assists with street repairs, water main breaks, meter replacements, and utility maintenance; performs preventive maintenance on equipment; and supports safe, efficient public works operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Equipment Operation: Operate skid steer, front loader, mini excavator, tractor, mower, paver, roller, street sweeper, snow plow, dump truck, and related equipment to complete assigned work.
• Street Maintenance and Repair: Assist with pothole repair, street patching, milling, slot cutting, paving, crack sealing, and roadway cleanup.
• Snow and Ice Control: Plow snow, spread salt and sand, and operate winter maintenance equipment during weather events.
• Water Main and Service Repair: Assist with locating leaks, excavating water main breaks, installing and repairing services, replacing hydrants, and restoring disturbed areas.
• Meter Maintenance and Replacement: Replace water meters, adjust meter pits, lids, and risers, insulate meters, and repair or rewire meter nodes.
• Utility Locates and Marking: Call in locates to 811; locate and mark water mains and storm drains; and support Missouri One Call requests.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on vehicles, equipment, and tools; inspect equipment and report defects.
• Field Support and Site Prep: Prepare job sites for repair work; clean ditches and drains; set up work zones; and assist with traffic control.
• Facility Maintenance: Clean and maintain public works buildings, yards, and equipment storage areas.
• Public Interaction: Communicate with citizens regarding service issues, street work, and water repairs; provide courteous customer service.
• Emergency Response: Respond to after-hours calls, water breaks, and severe weather events as needed.
• Cross-Department Support: Assist wastewater operations, lift stations, and utility crews as assigned.
The individual in this role is expected to contribute to the team's efforts by completing other related tasks, as may be assigned.
Occupational Certificates / Licenses:
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license. CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
