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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker II – Streets
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Traffic Engineering
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of Streets & Traffic
Engineering
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 8
Job Number: 0806
Job Summary
Under general direc�on, operates a variety of light and heavy equipment used in the
maintenance of City streets. Performs street construc�on and maintenance tasks.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Constructs and repairs concrete and asphalt streets, driveways, sidewalks, catch basins,
curbs, and guters.
• Sets traffic control devices at worksites, special events, and in emergency situa�ons,
perform flagging duty.
• Operates light and heavy equipment in the maintenance of City streets, removes
sec�ons of cement and asphalt in City streets, replaces sec�ons with concrete or asphalt
using forms and calcula�ng grades.
• Removes leaves and debris from roadways in very dusty condi�ons, cuts brush in
extreme temperatures.
• Performs and crack sealing du�es.
• Enters and tracks data and informa�on into asset management system and reconciles
purchase card statements.
• Installs new street signs and repairs exis�ng signs that are faded or damaged.
• Maintains pavement markings including street markings, parking stalls, crosswalks,
school crossings and stop bars.
• Operates equipment for snow and ice removal on City streets including trucks, sanders,
and end loader.
• Operates street sweepers to clean streets.
• Performs indoor and outdoor remodeling.
• Maintains and inspects equipment (checks equipment, fluids and �res daily, inspects
snowplows weekly during snow season) and cleans interior and exterior of vehicles and
equipment when needed.
• Par�cipates in leaf removal program, operates leaf machine.
• Serves as crew leader on selected job assignments.
Updated: March 2024
• Performs on-call du�es.
• Responds to emergency situa�ons.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in
construction and maintenance.
• Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on
permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license
with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng
requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must
pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa
City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to calculate cubic yards and tons to fill cement and asphalt voids, ability to add,
subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
frac�ons, and decimals, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as propor�ons,
percentages, area.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on in one-on-one and small group situa�ons to
customers and other employees of the organiza�on.
• Ability to prepare writen work records.
• Ability to read and comprehend assignment sheets, route maps, work instruc�on and
equipment maintenance manuals.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials and manuals.
• Ability to read tape measure to cut lumber or figure area to order materials.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to weld and fabricate.
• Knowledge of street construc�on and maintenance procedures.
Updated: March 2024
• Skill in the opera�on of light and heavy equipment including trucks, end loaders,
sanders, backhoe, jack hammers, snow removal equipment and various hand tools.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the du�es of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
must frequently li� and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds with or
without assistance. Specific vision abili�es required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth percep�on and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently
exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings,
and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than
moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress
due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024)
Updated: March 2024
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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