Street Construction Worker

Position Summary

Primary job is to perform skilled & semi-skilled construction, repair, and maintenance work on City streets, alleys, sidewalks, drainage systems, traffic-control devices, & related public infrastructure. Operates commercial vehicles & construction equipment, applies established work-quality & safety standards, supports weather & emergency response, & works cooperatively with other City departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, & maintain asphalt & concrete streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Cut & remove damaged pavement or concrete using saws, jackhammers, and related tools; prepare subgrade, forms, & reinforcement; place & finish materials; & clean work areas.
• Perform pothole repair, crack sealing, asphalt patching, oil- and - rock work, pavement overlays, & related surface preparation.
• Operate or assist with asphalt distributors, paving machines, rollers, loaders, graders, backhoes, & other construction equipment.
• Calculate material quantities & coordinate work activities with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, utilities, & other departments.

Traffic Control, Signs, and Pavement Markings

• Fabricate, install, repair, & remove traffic signs, street-name signs, barricades, & traffic-control devices.
• Plan & complete pavement striping, lane lines, arrows, crosswalks, parking spaces, & other roadway markings in accordance.
• Flag & direct traffic at work zones & special events & assist with temporary street closures.

Drainage, Grounds, and Community Services

• Clean catch basins; excavate & grade ditches; & repair storm sewers, culverts, retaining walls, & related drainage infrastructure.
• Collect leaves, roadside litter, storm debris, & items associated with the Citywide cleanup program.
• Remove fallen trees & branches from public rights-of-way & assist with mowing, brush removal, & grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Install, maintain, & remove flood-control gates & related equipment when required.

Snow, Ice, Emergency, and Special-Event Response

• Mix, load, haul, & spread salt, sand, & aggregate & plow snow on City streets & property.
• Operate safely on steep grades, in restricted areas, & near parked vehicles during winter-weather operations.
• Help restore streets after crashes, spills, storms, fires, flooding, & other emergencies, including debris removal & traffic control.
• Place & remove barricades, clean public areas, move equipment, & support City events as assigned.

Equipment, Facilities, and Interdepartmental Support

• Inspect, clean, fuel, & perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, tolls, buildings, & grounds & report needed repairs.
• Maintain inventories & restock supplies & load, secure, transport, & unload tools, materials, equipment, & debris.
• Maintain radio communication & continuously observe work areas for hazards to employees & the public.
• Assist Parks & Recreation, Police, Fire, City Hall, & other departments with maintenance, traffic control, carpentry, equipment movement, & related work when assigned.
• Provide direction or serve as backup to the supervisor when specifically designated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Construction eqperience, including asphalt & concrete work, required.
• Truck-driving or heavy-equipment operating experience required.
• Mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, snow-plowing, drafting, or blueprint-reading experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required, or ability to obtain a CDL within siz months of hire. The Street Department may enroll the employee in & pay for an approved CDL program.
• Valid driving privileges & completion of required safe-driving training.
• Additional safety, equipment, or emergency-response training may be required by the City.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of street construction, repair materials, work-quality standards, jobsite safety, equipment operation, & City streets.
• Knowledge of applicable traffic-control standards, including Missouri standards for signs & pavement markings.
• Ability to perform basic calculations, read measurements, maintain simple records, follow oral & written instructions, & communicate clearly by radio & in person.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, other departments, contractors, & the public & demonstrate initiative, dependability, integrity, courtesy, & attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize hazards, work with minimal supervision, adapt to changing assignments, & respond to emergencies & weather events.
• Basic computer skills & knowledge of hazardous-materials procedure preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, and use hand & power tools.
• Lift & carry up to 90 pounds.
• Climb stairs, ladders, & other structures as required for assigned work.
• Walk up to one mile without stopping & stand or sit for extended periods.
• Possess sufficient vision, peripheral vision, hearing, speech, & sense of smell to safely perform assigned duties & identify hazards or process odors.
• Operate commercial vehicles & construction equipment for extended periods & work outdoors in temperature extremes & adverse weather.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Work is performed outdoors, in vehicles, & at active construction or maintenance sites, often near moving traffic.
• Employees may be exposed to heat, cold, wind, precipitation, noise, dust, chemicals, hot asphalt, heavy equipment, sharp objects, power tools, & hazardous driving conditions.
• Required safety procedures & personal protective equipment must be used at all times.
• The regular schedule is generally four 10-hour shifts.
• Overtime, early-morning, evening, weekend, holiday, emergency call-back, & extended-hour work may be required, particularly during severe weather or other emergencies.

Tools and Equipment

May operate or use two-way radios; dump and plow trucks; loaders; graders; backhoes; asphalt paving machines; rollers; oil distributors; street sweepers; water trucks; pavement-marking and sign equipment; mowers; sprayers; concrete saws; jackhammers; compactors; pothole patchers; chippers; chainsaws; core drills; torches; welders; hand tools; power tools; and other vehicles or equipment assigned by the City.

Training and Development

Training may include asphalt and concrete construction, railroad safety, hazardous materials awareness, defensive driving, loader and backhoe operation, equipment safety, emergency preparedness, teamwork, work-zone traffic control, and Missouri Department of Transportation programs.

Additional Provisions

The City Manager may assign additional duties as necessary to maintain departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Disclaimer

The duties listed are illustrative & not exhaustive. This job description does not constitute an employment contract & may be revised as organizational needs change.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Hannibal is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, or religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 80.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any construction experience, including asphalt & concrete work? If yes, how much experience.
• Do you have experience driving a truck or heavy-equipment operating? If yes, how much experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)
• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hannibal, MO 63401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hannibal, MO 63401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person