PSW2 Street Maintenance Worker

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This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks associated with the maintenance of the citys streets and road right-of-ways. The position operates a wide range of motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools performs inspections and maintenance on tools and equipment that is assigned. Also assists other work divisions when assigned performs snow plowing on roads sidewalks trails and parking lots. Assists with the construction and maintenance of trails and sidewalks.

This is union position represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers IUOE Local 49.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains street pavements by milling paving sweeping and pothole patching.
• Performs tree maintenance by trimming pruning and complete removal when necessary.
• Inspects and maintains storm drainage systems.
• Performs trail and sidewalk maintenance and construction.
• Operates and maintains street maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Plows sands salts and scrapes ice and snow from streets sidewalks and trails.
• Responds to and assists the public with street related needs.
• Performs street sign and signal maintenance.
• Assists other work divisions and departments when assigned.
• Performs tree and boulevard maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or apparent.
• At times will supervise part-time/seasonal employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A commitment to and belief in the organizations shared values.
• Possess a valid Class A commercial drivers license with tanker and air brake endorsements within 12 months of hire date.
• Enrolled in FMCSA CDL Clearinghouse at the time of interview.
• Some experience using an ipad/PC email MS Word.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• One year street maintenance experience or equivalent.
• One year highway and/or street construction experience.
• One year experience in operating and maintaining a variety of street maintenance equipment.
• Experience in installing and maintaining culverts and drain piping
• One year experience in snow and ice control methods with a variety of equipment.
• Available to be on call for weekend and holiday work.
• Must be able to respond to the public works facility within 45 minutes.

• Skilled paver operator.
• Skilled backhoe operator familiar with trenching and shoring techniques.
• Three years of street maintenance experience.
• Three years of highway and/or street maintenance construction experience.
• Possess a Class A commercial drivers license at time of interview.
• Graduate of a vocational/technical or union equipment operator training program.

Knowledge of:

• Bituminous pavement maintenance procedures and construction methods.
• The use of light and heavy equipment and maintenance vehicles.
• Equipment and hand tool usage.
• Basic safety methods.
• The placement and finishing of concrete and bituminous mixtures.

• The care and use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Tree care maintenance/trimming procedures and seeding of turf.
• The operation and inspection of motor vehicles including dump trucks.
• The operation of light and heavy equipment.

• Work productively efficiently and safely.
• Work collaboratively in a team setting with a variety of individuals.
• Communicate and articulate verbally and in writing.
• Work independently with a minimal supervision using sound judgement.
• Understand and execute written and verbal instructions.
• Respond to emergency situations and call-back per time limit.
• Respond professionally to residents and coworkers.
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe efficient manner.
• Operate and maintain a variety of street maintenance equipment.

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications
If this role interests you but youre unsure about meeting all the listed requirements we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:

1. Click Apply at the top of the page before the closing date.
2. Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):
   • Resume
   • Cover Letter
3. Questions Contact Human Resources at .

Hiring Process:

• Open Job Posting:Requisition is open and accepting applications.
• Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. Youll be notified if selected.
• Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a drivers license a criminal history background check a drug test a physical exam a work assessment or simulation and if education-based proof of qualifications.

Contact Us:
For position-related questions email Katie Xiong at .

Veterans Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race color creed age religion national origin marital status disability sex sexual orientation familial status public assistance status or other protected classes.