Maintenance Worker

Springfield MO

Description

POSTING ACTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 28, 2022 Primary Purpose Assist in repair and maintenance of city streets, sewers, waterways, bridges, parks, right-of-ways, watersheds, grounds, and/or other city property as assigned; performs entry-level equipment operation. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Experience, Education, and Training A minimum of one year of experience (or 6 months if candidate has direct City of Springfield experience in one of these areas) in the operation of dump trucks, flusher trucks, skid-steer loaders, front-end loaders or comparable equipment operation; OR One year of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks & Public Works Departments in such areas as street/road work, grounds work, maintaining sports fields, agriculture, and sewer or utility pipe line work. Licensing/Certification Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire. A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the probationary period. Some assignments require the driver to have the ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes. Candidates must possess endorsements such as tanker and/or a class "A" license in order to qualify for some assignments. Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within the probationary period.