Job Title: Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator - Street/Traffic
Posted By: City of Billings
Opening Date: Apr 3, 2025
SALARY: See Position Overview
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DIVISION: Street/Traffic
OPENING DATE: 4-3-2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Salary Range:
Maintenance Worker: $20.3106 - $25.8914/hour
Equipment Operator: $23.8158 - $30.3597/hour
Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Job Summary:
Responsible for performing a full range of maintenance duties on city buildings, equipment or grounds and/or operating a variety of equipment.
Scope of Responsibility:
Maintenance Worker - Incumbent performs most of the maintenance duties required of the Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker, but is not expected to function at the same skill level, operates less equipment, and usually exercises less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Incumbent is usually supervised while working and work fits an established structure or pattern.
Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker - Incumbent performs full range of duties as assigned, operates full range of small and medium heavy equipment, works independently and exercises judgment and initiative. Incumbent receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the division. Under typical circumstances, incumbent has advanced from the Maintenance Worker position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Checks tires, oil lubricant, water levels, lights and fuel; washes, lubricates, and adjusts equipment.
Maintains shop and storage areas used in performing assigned tasks; maintains cleanliness of work area and tools.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Special Duties
Streets
Maintains and constructs streets and alleys, including paving, patching, crack sealing, concrete work, removing obstructions and laying gravel. Operates a variety of equipment including motor grader, roller, de-ice truck, large front-end loader, backhoe, storm sewer truck, and paint striper, dependent upon assignment.
Fabricates, installs and maintains sign and traffic control devices.
Maintains and repairs storm sewers and drains.
Maintains winter streets by plowing, removing snow, sanding, de-icing, and snow blowing.
Cleans city streets and alleys by removing brush, leaves and other debris and by trimming and removing trees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Qualifications for Maintenance Worker:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance work operating light and medium equipment and trucks
Possession of a State of Montana Class A Type 2 commercial drivers license with tanker endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment
Required Skills/Qualifications for Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance work operating light and medium equipment and trucks
Possession of a State of Montana Class A Type 2 commercial drivers license with tanker endorsement
Preferred Skills/Qualifications for Maintenance Worker and Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker:
High school diploma or GED
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Requires heavy physical effort, moving over 75 pounds, on an intermittent basis (less than 15% of the time). Requires moderate attention to detail or deadlines on a frequent basis (between 45% and 70% of the time). Work requires exposure to disagreeable elements, at least one of which is intense, on an occasional basis (between 15% and 45% of the time).
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://billingsmt.gov
316 North 26th Street
Billings, MT 59101
4062376210
[email protected]
Position #202500075
MAINTENANCE WORKER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR STREET/TRAFFIC
Contact Info
Name: Val Ronquillo
Phone: 406-237-6210
Email: [email protected]