Occasionally operates heavy equipment and performs skilled street maintenance work when necessary due to unscheduled absences of staff or emergencies. Employee has contact primarily with employees supervised and superiors. In addition, the employee has contact with the general public, City contractors, vendors and other public agencies for which the City provides contract services. Employee is responsible for the effective implementation of maintenance and repair operations and the quality of work performed. Employee is expected to keep abreast of new equipment, methods and procedures related to maintenance and repair work, and to handle unusual and complex problems related to street maintenance activities.
Work involves considerable physical exertion, including heavy lifting.
In emergency situations, the employee may be called upon to report for work or coordinate appropriate activities during off-duty hours. Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment common to street maintenance work. Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision and of the safety precautions applicable to the work. Some knowledge of applicable city and state codes, regulations and safety requirements. Ability to plan, organize and supervise the maintenance and repair of streets and related facilities.