JOB
Under little or no direct supervision, perform a wide variety of street and right-of-way maintenance functions using hand, power, and motorized equipment in a manner which will ensure safe, economical, effective, and timely results. The City of Plymouth is now accepting applications for Seasonal Streets Maintenance workers to join our Public Works Streets Division team. This is a great opportunity to gain relevant municipal public works streets experience and a very good job for those seeking short-term employment. This position is scheduled up to 40 hours per week from April to October, weather dependent.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customersInteract with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communicationHelp to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions equity and inclusion Perform a variety of repair and maintenance work on asphalt streetsPrepare street for bituminous patching, crack filling, and overlaysSweep city streets for debris removal and water quality measures.Perform or assist in getting all needed tools and equipment ready for each job before leaving the maintenance building, haul materials for street repairs.Shovel, rake and/or compact asphalt for optimal rideability and longevity.Protect work sites/directs traffic according to policy and procedures.Utilize appropriate equipment effectively, i.e., backpack blowers, skid loaders, rollers, and compactors.Upon completion, leave work site neat and clean Equipment use and operation.Perform CDL inspections/pre-operation checks, including, but not limited to fluid levels, lights, tires; perform all pre-operational checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer recommendations on all non CDL vehicles.Ensure cleanliness of equipment inside and out during and after use.Reports all equipment maintenance needs using the ManagerPlus reporting softwareReport all equipment damage and accident to supervisor immediately.Make minor equipment repairs and adjustments as capable or as assigned. Other work including, but not limited to: Roadside mowing.Right-of-way cleaning and maintenance, i.e., trash pickup, sod repair.Tree trimming and removal.Dig cemetery graves.Fabrication and building using welder, torches, carpenter tools, etc.Materials, handling, hauling and inventory by hand or using equipment.Sign assembly and installation.Fence repair and installation.Assist other departments as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying, climbing, kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee), reaching (extending hands or arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand), repetitive hand motion, use of arm muscles over extended periods, standing, sitting, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying, climbing, bending at waist, reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand), use of arm muscles over extended periods and use of leg muscles over extended periods.The employee must be able to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Items lifted/carried include tools, boxes and shoveled material.This position requires working outdoors (must have physical strength sufficient to perform strenuous labor tasks under varying weather conditions), working indoors, operating forklifts, operating machinery, working with chemicals and driving city vehicle or personal vehicle.
