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Position Summary Hiring Incentive will be paid out in three equal installments. The Streets and Right of Way (SROW) classification is a two-part career progression model comprised of the following working titles: SROW Worker I and II. The Streets & Right-of-Way Worker performs a variety of manual or semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks in City streets, right of way, or infrastructure maintenance.

The SROW Worker II may oversee or lead the work of other workers depending on assignment with the guidance of a SROW Foreman and position requires a Commercial Driver's License and falls under the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rules and Regulations. This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations SROW Worker I Education / higher education: High School Graduate or equivalent Minimum number of years of directly related experience: At least six months work experience and/or training in a similar job.

Education and/or experience preferences: Prior experience in street maintenance. SROW Worker II Education / higher education: High School Graduate or equivalent Minimum number of years of directly related experience: At least six months work experience as a SROW Worker with the City of Rio Rancho. SROW Worker I Driver's License requirement: Frequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License Required Endorsements: None Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations: None Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: None SROW Worker II Driver's License requirement: Commercial Driver's License Required Endorsements: CDL Class B with tanker endorsement Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities SROW Worker I Knowledge: Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street and right-of-way maintenance, vegetation control and removal; methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street repair including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement; equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices; Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools. Understanding how to work safely near and around traffic.

Skills: Use of hand tools; safely operating a motor vehicle. Abilities: Perform heavy physical exertion under adverse weather conditions; follow written and oral instructions; operate power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping equipment, mowers, tractors, weed cutters, blowers, dump trailers, skid steer loaders, and related equipment as assigned; operate hand tools; operate a motor vehicle; prepare basic written reports, including work orders and maintenance logs; establish and maintain effective, professional relations; communicate effectively with the public and other employees; operate, maintain and repair power tools and small equipment used in the work; comprehend and carry out simple verbal instructions and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers; add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; perform these operations using units of money, weight measurement, volume, and distance. Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Works with other sections within the Engineering Division and other Public Works Divisions as well as other City Departments to provide for the health, welfare and safety of the traveling public.

External: Presents a friendly, courteous image for the City to the general public, customers, and public officials. SROW Worker II Knowledge: NM DOT Guidelines and Procedures For Over the Road Transporting of materials and goods Weight Limits -Height Limits' Traffic Control Devices etc. Skills: Operate heavy trucks, load and unload construction materials and equipment both manually and with mechanical equipment.

The operation of heavy truck maneuvering such as but not limited to; backing, loading, unloading, dumping, spread dumping and towing etc. Abilities: Comprehend and carry out simple verbal instructions and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and perform these operations using units of money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Works with laborers, maintenance technicians, heavy equipment operators, and department supervisors to construct and repair City buildings on time and within cost. External: Occasional interaction with the general public, customers, and public officials. Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this position.

The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. SROW I Performs manual and semi-skilled labor utilizing hand and machine tools and equipment to construct, repair, and/or maintain streets, roads, right of way, drainage and open space.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment. Performs various tasks associated with street maintenance projects: dumps, rakes, spreads, and rolls/compacts asphalt; applies cold mix to potholes; patches/repairs potholes in road surfaces; removes stone and debris from cracks in road surfaces; applies sealant to road cracks; sweeps/removes debris from work areas and storm drains Operates equipment such as compact steel drum roller, skid steer loader, or jack hammer. Performs emergency work due to weather, snow, rain, wind, etc.

Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, or other documents. Maintains street signs and other traffic control devices.

Sets-up traffic control devices to divert traffic and provides flagging for traffic control during traffic roadway operations. Maintains work zones. Responsible for assisting Traffic Operations section personnel with other traffic duties as assigned.

Visually inspect traffic infrastructure and note repairs needed. SROW II, all functions of the SROW I and, Operates 5, 6, 10, and 12-yard dump trucks to transport sand, gravel or construction materials to and from the work site. Operates other small equipment and vehicles and performs manual labor as necessary.

Assists in clearing streets and roads during inclement weather or as needed. Performs driving functions safely and efficiently in various weather conditions. Operate street sweepers.