City of Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Categories: Building Maintenance
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Sep 21, 2024
Job Description:
Street Maintenance Worker
Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Upon immediate supervision, to perform maintenance and construction of roads and other City facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure roadways, sidewalks and drainage systems are safe, functional and well-maintained.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
One (1) year experience in road or other construction work.
Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL with tank endorsement and allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen.
Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving record is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Breaks, tamps and finishes bituminous asphalt material to provide an even thickness;
Runs a small roller over asphalt patches and applies proper heat and pressure to obtain a smooth surface;
Assists in a variety of construction tasks and operates simple pneumatic tools and air hammers;
Spreads and tamps gravel properly to ensure road surfaces are safe and functional;
Loads and unloads trucks by hand or by operating equipment;
Removes snow from streets and sidewalks using public works vehicles;
Applies salt, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to roads;
Patches, repairs and seals holes in streets with hot asphalt;