Street and Stormwater Maintenance Worker I

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**GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Performs a variety of maintenance work and operates a variety of

equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and

replacement of City streets and stormwater drainage.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Street &

Stormwater Supervisor.

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**

None.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

*Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the

following:*

- Safely operate a variety of power construction and maintenance

equipment.

- Safely and effectively operate motor vehicles.

- Insure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and

checking after each use.

- Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned

equipment and refer defects or repairs to the supervisor.

- Inspect and/or repair streets and drainage systems at frequent

intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning

properly.

- Regulate traffic in hazardous conditions in order to assure safety

conditions for personnel and the general public.

- Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance

projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch

digging, chip and seal activities, main and pipe repair, laying and

backfilling.

- Cut, fit, lay, repair and clean street and stormwater drainages.

- Collect solid waste at residences as well as City and public

facilities.

- Carry refuse both in containers and bundles.

- Operate truck compactor and cart lift systems.

- Perform other manual labor and maintenance duties as assigned.

- Perform scheduled in-house maintenance, janitorial duties, mowing,

etc.

- Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security

standards.

**NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

- Attendance at training, workshops and seminars.

- Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

- Ability to obtain skill in operation of all listed tools and

equipment.

- Ability to work safely.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

with employees, other departments/divisions and the public;

understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

**COMMITMENT TO MISSION AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES**

It is each employee\'s commitment to uphold these core values while

representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties

as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions

with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.

***Mission***

The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for

its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a

professional, courteous manner.

***Statement of Organizational Values***

*We value**Professional Ethics**, which includes:*

- Honesty

- Compassion

- Fairness

- Confidentiality

- Reliability

- Stewardship of resources

- Respectfulness

- Non-discriminatory behavior

- Professionalism & personal courtesy

*We value**Commitment to Citizens through Customer Service**, which

includes:*

- Courteous interaction with the public

- Pride & ownership

- Programs that address citizen needs

- A sense of urgency and responsiveness

- A service-oriented approach to patrons

- Listening as well as hearing

*We value**Commitment t Excellence**, which includes:*

- An ability to see the big picture

- A sense of pride

- A commitment to employee knowledge

- Employee professionalism

- Accountability

- Teamwork

- Protection of health, safety & public welfare

- A willingness to embrace change

- A commitment to organizational goals

- Clear communication

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Although not required upon placement in the position, the employee must

learn to safely and effectively operate various types of equipment

including, but not limited to, tractors, skid-steer loader, lawn mowers,

weed trimmers, chainsaws, wood chipper and other similar types of tools

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