Maintenance Tech IV - Town of Snow Hill

department:              Public Works

job title:                    Maintenance Technician IV -           With CDL Class B

Compensation:          Non-Salaried/Non-Exempt

 Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, this individual operates and trains on non-commercial and commercial weight vehicles (over 26,000 pounds); performs semi-skilled and skilled labor work; uses hand and power operated tools, operates, and maintains various small gas powered, electrically driven, and/or hydraulically operated machinery and equipment; assists in the repair of streets and parks, as necessary. 

 General Requirements

·         Drug & alcohol testing

·         Subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice

·         Pre-employment background check and motor vehicle history

 Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

·         Repair and resurface roadways.  Erect and repair street signs.  Repair, maintain and paint buildings and other structures;

·         Assists in patching streets, digging holes, flagging traffic, and cleaning ditches;

·         Assists with street sweeping, snow removal and salting sidewalks;

·         Assists with park maintenance, including cutting grass, pulling weeds, raking leaves, etc.;

·         Assists with garbage and recycling collection, tree limb collection, and bulk trash collection;

·         Assists with Town holiday decoration;

·         Operate hand and power tools such as air hammers, jacks, chainsaws, weed-eaters, power trimmers and sprayers;

·         Perform preventive and routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, machinery, and equipment;

·         Assist the Foreman and/or Supervisor with vehicle and equipment repairs, performing minor repairs and maintenance;

·         Maintain records and logs;

·         Operate commercial weight vehicles and equipment (for CDL licensees);

·         Participate in safety related training including confined space and handling of hazardous materials;

·         Plow and sand roads during snow emergencies;

·         Perform general manual labor duties which may include carpentry, plumbing and electrical duties as necessary;

·         Mentor and guide development of less skilled technicians;

·         Adhere to the Town of Snow Hill Personnel Rules & Regulations;

·         Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

·         High school graduate or equivalency plus 7 years of experience in all phases of maintenance;

·         Operation of hand and power tools, machines, equipment, and vehicles;

·         Skill in making minor and routine repairs/adjustments to machinery, vehicles, and equipment;

·         Oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with others;

·         Follow verbal and written instructions, read street signs, complete forms, records, and logs;

·         Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks;

·         Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team and complete assigned tasks by the established deadlines.

·         Basic knowledge of the operation and function of tools, equipment, and commercial weight vehicles used in

construction and maintenance of roads, drainage systems, pipelines, and related structures;

·         Must possess a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points;   

·         Current ICC Physical Exam card with the ability to pass ICC drug screening.

·         Must possess a valid Maryland Class B CDL driver’s license upon hiring and driving record of less than 4 points;

·         Operate 7 of the following 10 vehicles/equipment proficiently:

°     Fork lift, roller, bucket truck, dump truck, skid steer loader, tractor mower, bulldozer, paver, grader, roller. 

Benefits

Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid holidays, Personal and vacation time.