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Street Maintenance Worker I

This is an entry level position that will work as a laborer maintaining streets, culverts and drainage systems as assigned. This position on occasion will operate equipment used in maintaining road systems. Requires valid Arkansas drivers' license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Load and unload trucks and carrying of heavy materials.
2. Maintains roads with asphalt repairs, cutting of grass, weeds, limbs, and trees and removing cuttings, act as flagman when crews are working on roadway.
3. Maintains equipment and assigned vehicles in a clean and organized condition.
4. Maintains drainage ways.
5. Reports problems to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
6. May be required to work periodically for Sanitation/Recycling Department as trash collector.
7. Follow all Property Owners' Association (POA) policies and safety rules.
8. May receive or be required to gain additional training.
9. May be required to drive a POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.
10. Other duties as assigned.
11. This position is subject to on duty lunch periods. An on-duty meal period is one in which the employee is not relieved of all duties.
12. Regular attendance is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires general knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. Must have ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Requires a valid Arkansas driver's license, and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is a safety-sensitive position.