Utility Mechanic- Street Maintenance

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Starting pay rate is $23.91 - $26.36 an hour per the 1386A Working Agreement. Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

Detailed information about the 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here:

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The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

The purpose of this position is to fulfill one or more of the operational work objectives of maintaining the City's streets and sidewalks. This work includes maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and constructing streets and sidewalks; and other general trades and performing skilled and semi-skilled work as required. Experience with paving is necessary. Incumbent is expected to understand project or task objectives, identify and execute the appropriate tasks, use tools correctly and to successfully complete assigned work with minimal instruction. Work is performed individually, as part of a larger work unit, may involve the supervision of others and requires the use of good judgment. Ability to take a leadership role in the absence of supervision. Supervision is varied.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.

• Performs maintenance and repair work on municipal streets and sidewalks including concrete and brick sidewalks, masonry and stone structures, drainage, asphalt surfaces, crack sealing, pothole filling, curb, brick, and other repairs as directed.
• Participates in snow removal activities which includes the driving of sidewalk tractors, plows, the use of plow wings as required, shovels, and otherwise maintains facilities and walkways as required.
• Maintains and repairs fences.
• Performs all types of maintenance and repair work for which the individual is trained.
• Reads instructions, plans, and specifications as needed.
• May participate in the repair and maintenance of outdoor and enclosed facilities.
• Operates light and heavy equipment as required following training.
• Lays cement sidewalks, floors, brickwork and stonework.
• Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -

Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), and have a working knowledge of one or more trades. Must possess a valid commercial drivers license (CDL), class B, and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict insurability by any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City. Obtaining additional certifications or licensing my be required.

Full Job Description

UM- Street Maintenance.pdf

Disclaimer

The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.

The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478.

Application Special Instructions

Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.