City of Spencer Hiring for SEASONAL Street Maintenance at Spencer, IA Full Time

The City of Spencer is looking to fill a full-time SEASONAL Street Maintenance position, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm + on call rotation for after-hours urgent weather and emergency street events.

$ 20.41/hour. (thru November, depending on weather)

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of City equipment: snow plow, front-end loader, spreader, roller, tractor, auger truck or comparable equipment as assigned
• Service and make minor repairs to equipment;
• Charge out materials to jobs;
• Cut brush and operate chainsaw;
• Paint street barricades;
• Perform rough carpentry work;
• Mix cement;
• Finish cement with finishing machine or by trowel;
• Lay brick for manholes and catch basins;
• Build curbs with cement; Build forms for cement;
• Cut cast iron pipe and concrete tile;
• Repair park equipment such as swings, slides, merry‑go‑round and cabins;
• Stripe and mark streets, parking lots and curbs;
• Maintain street signs; Make and repair barricades and signs;
• Make stencils for use in street marking;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strongly prefer CDL-B or CDL-A & tanker endorsement. May train the right candidate. Prior experience driving a manual vehicle required.
• Must have acceptable driving record.
• Ability to learn to operate heavy equipment under all types of weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Good knowledge of traffic and safety rules, and accident prevention practices
• Ability (or aptitude to learn) to make minor repairs to and adjust heavy equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public
• Reliable attendance
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs on a continuous basis and up to 120 lbs or more periodically, raking & shoveling
• Ability to pass employment physical and drug/alcohol testing
• Ability to work inside and/or outside and be exposed to extreme cold & heat, noise, vibration; mechanical, electrical & chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin; may be required to wear a respirator, be in confined spaces or in darkness/poor lighting conditions and isolation. May work in trenches & climb steps/ladders.

TO APPLY: COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT www.spenceriowacity.com > Careers

Successful candidates will be required to pass drug screening & physical prior to employment. EOE. Position open until filled. Collective Bargaining Position.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• CDL – A or B (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations