Public Works Maintenance

Overview
Join our dynamic Public Works team as a Maintenance Technician dedicated to maintaining and improving our community’s infrastructure. In this vital role, you will operate heavy equipment, perform construction and repair tasks, and ensure the safe, efficient functioning of public facilities and roadways. Your expertise will help keep our streets, parks, and utilities in top condition. This position offers an energetic environment where proactive problem-solving and skilled equipment operation are essential for success.

Duties

• Operates trucks and other equipment of moderate complexity for all public works projects; haul gravel, dirt, sand, blacktop, and other construction materials, performs manual labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment.
• Responsible for light construction (including fences, sidewalks, playground equipment, etc.).
• Maintaining the streets, pothole repair, resurfacing, catch basin repair/replacement, crack sealing, snow, and ice removal. Trimming brush and grass, sweeping roadways and painting street markings.
• Tree maintenance, planting of trees, removal of fallen limbs using a chain saw in a safe and efficient manor, leaf collection.
• General vehicle/equipment maintenance, oil changes, regular maintenance, and safety check in accordance with operating manuals for each individual piece of equipment.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, such as jack hammers and other pneumatic tools. Other equipment to include but not limited to: woodchippers, chain saws, string trimmers, and portable electrical tools.
• Accurately read measuring devices.
• Basic knowledge of traffic controls devices and flagging traffic while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of pipe types, sizes, and an understanding of the different uses (sanitary, water, or storm).
• Ability to install and connect pipe correctly and efficiently.
• Routinely inspect Borough owned facilities inside and outside and report safety concerns to your immediate supervisor within a reasonable time frame.

Requirements

• Currently have a valid Class B CDL license and insurable.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instruction.
• Advanced mechanical skills.
• Ability to operate equipment (e.g., dump truck, snow removal equipment, skid steer, backhoe, paving equipment, manual and motorized equipment, basic hand tools, etc.).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders or operate other equipment designed to reach high spaces, including bucket truck.
• Work in confined area (e.g., manholes, ditches, etc.).
• Ability to reach, stand, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. and ability to team lift and maneuver with and without assisting equipment (e.g., dolly).
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person