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Maintenance Worker II
Location:
Burien, WA
Description:
Nature of Work Under supervision of the Street & Stormwater Maintenance Manager and lead direction of a Maintenance Worker III, performs responsible maintenance and repair of City streets, rights-of-way and surface and storm water drainage systems. Maintenance Worker II's are each assigned to a specific section of the division and may be cross-trained to substitute for one another when needed. Essential Functions Supports and models the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization. Performs responsible maintenance and repair of City streets, rights-of-way and surface and storm water drainage systems. Repairs, maintains, and constructs streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, stairs, retaining walls, catch basins, driveways and approaches, speed bump and humps; repairs potholes and sidewalks; seals pavement cracks and performs patching. Lays out traffic markings in streets; ensures that paint stripe, thermoplastic markings, pavement markers, buttons, and reflectors are attached appropriately. Repairs, maintains, and constructs storm drainage systems; locates storm drainage systems, hand ditch, and inspects retention and detention facilities; installs and cleans catch basins and culvert pipes. Installs and maintains traffic vaults and boxes, telemetry cables, manholes, culverts, and drains. Excavates and maintains ponds. Maintains rights-of-way; mows, edges, and applies pesticides and fertilizer to landscaped areas; prunes and trims trees and brush; repairs and maintains irrigation systems. Removes trash from roadways. Operates vehicles and heavy equipment to perform street, rights-of-way and storm drainage system construction and maintenance duties; operates a variety of landscaping and construction tools and equipment, such as jackhammer, tractor-mower equipment, edger, chain saw, chipper, dump truck and trailer, grader, roller, backhoe, snowplow, de-icer distributor, and sander. Responds to emergency call-out situation. Places traffic cones and other traffic control devices. Performs flagger duties. Organizes and assembles materials and equipment necessary for tasks. Performs minor repairs and preventative and routine maintenance on City equipment, tools, and vehicles. Performs routine safety inspections of equipment. Assists in development and implementation of the annual maintenance program. Inspects roadways to determine maintenance needs. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports. Performs related duties as assigned. Secondary Functions Serves as a member of the City's emergency response team. Removes graffiti. Applies pesticides. Removes dead animals from roadway. Job Scope Position is subject to a wide diversity of work situations requiring a moderate degree of complexity. The incumbent operates from established and well known procedures, under moderate supervision. Interpersonal Contacts Interacts extensively with the other staff and the public. Specific Job Skills Knowledge of: Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of streets and/or surface water and storm drainage systems. Work hazards and applicable safety precautions. Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and related construction equipment. Maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. Traffic rules, regulations, and flow patterns. Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to: Consistently demonstrate and actively support the identified values of the City of Burien: Trust, Integrity, Collaboration, Service, Communication, and Excellence. Safely and proficiently operate machines, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of City streets and storm drainage systems. Perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time under a variety of weather conditions. Operate heavy and specialized equipment. Understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents, and other solutions. Follow written and/or verbal instructions. Work independently. Maintain accurate records. Accurately analyze problems and identify solutions. Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, schematics, and stakes. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines. Demonstrate attention to detail. Meet deadlines. Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Effectively represent the City in situations which are potentially adversarial or stressful. Recognize occupational hazards and utilize standard safety practices. Be on call for after hour emergencies on a rotating schedule. Mental Abilities Position requires continuous customer service, frequent teamwork, interpersonal skills, independent judgment and/or action, ability to understand, read, and speak English; occasional decision making and ability to write English; and rare creativity, use of discretion, problem analysis, and performance of basic math. Physical Abilities Position requires continuous standing and walking; frequent talking, hearing, handling, feeling, and repetitive motions of hands and wrists; occasional stooping, reaching, bending, and repetitive motions of feet, and rare crawling, sitting, fingering, kneeling, and climbing. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 50 pounds. Education and/or Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalent AND two years public works maintenance, repair and construction experience OR a combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job. Special Requirements Successful completion of pre-employment background check. Valid Washington State Driver's License with CDL Class B certification with satisfactory driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months, a Washington State Flagging card. Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months, current First Aid/CPR certification. Offer of employment is conditioned upon passing a drug test. Be on-call for emergency response after normal work hours on a scheduled, rotating basis. Job Conditions Work is performed primarily in a field environment and requires travel to a variety of locations to perform work. Employee may be exposed to noise from machinery and equipment operation, to all weather conditions, and to conditions and hazards from obstacles, rough terrains, heights and open trenches associated with construction sites. Employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials and equipment, fumes or vapors. Employee may be required to work rare evenings, weekends, and holidays. Position may include contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. Notices The City of Burien believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The City of Burien is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment practices regardless of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, State or Federal law. Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and related experience. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists. If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at (206) 248-XXXX. The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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