Seasonal Streets Division Worker

Basic Purpose of the Job
Under direct supervision of the Street Superintendent and Streets Foreman. Performs a
variety of duties in the maintenance of city streets, chipping branches, emptying trash cans downtown and
other general clean up. Learns and adheres to safety standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work under the general direction and guidance of the Streets Superintendent and
Streets Division Supervisors. Must be able to work under minimal supervision and exercise sound independent
judgment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
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.

Physical Demands: Performing the duties of this job requires mobile physical requirements; the employee
is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to climb or
balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting requirements of 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds
occasionally. Hand/eye coordination for operation of equipment, vision for driving; frequent speech
communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees.

Work Environment: Outside work, with exposure to outside elements, with walking and driving in
inclement weather conditions. Must be able to withstand contact with a variety of air particulates. The
employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat and cold, and frequent
exposure to vibration. The noise level is frequently loud.

Example of Duties/Knowledge & Skills
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Performs assigned duties that may include but are not limited to chipping branches, asphalt
  patching, picking up trash containers downtown, completing work orders for debris and trash
  removal, traffic control setup for events, raking/shoveling asphalt and other paving materials.
  
• Operates hand and power tools.
  
• Follows safety regulations in accordance with city guidelines. Practices proper safety precautions
  related to all work performed.

Job Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
  instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends during peak
  season.
  
• Ability to comply with safety standards.
  
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures involved in the construction, repair, and
  maintenance of public streets and facilities; some knowledge of finishing concrete and mixing
  asphalt, and oiling streets.
  
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  
• Must be 18 years of age or older
  
• Previous experience in similar position preferred.
  
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.