Temporary Street Maintenance - Summer

Summary of Position

Embrace the outdoors this summer and join our quality conscious Streets Maintenance Team! Our Streets Department is a valued department to the Citizens of Coon Rapids and we are looking for a candidate with the skills to contribute, in need of a summer job that doesn't require working nights and weekends, with your work day ending by 2:30pm! With a high demand for skilled employees in this field, this job can be a stepping stone to a full-time position! If this is something you're looking for we want to hear from you! Don't delay -- apply today! The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

The City of Coon Rapids is accepting applications for temporary positions assisting in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to: General maintenance of park grounds, storm drain cleaning, skid-steer loader operations, street patching, etc. Valid driver's license with a good driving record, desktop computer application experience and previous transferable experience required. Must be age 18 or older.

This position will work up to 40 hours per week: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Temporary maintenance workers are allowed to work a maximum of 180 calendar days and are invited to join the Teamster Local 320 labor union upon employment.

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Open until filled with first consideration given to applicants who apply by July 2, 2025.

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential 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 if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Performs manual labor and heavy lifting under all weather conditions.

Assists full-time employees in various maintenance and repair tasks.

Operates various motorized and non-motorized equipment.

Operate a skid-steer loader for bucket or loading work at the Public Works facility only.

Drives City vehicles to various job sites.

Follows all safety requirements of each job task.

Follows all work direction from full-time employees and supervisors.

Assists with traffic control.

Assists residents.

Reports problems in the community, at the work site, and with concerned residents or employees.

Cooperates with supervisors and site leaders.

Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.

Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.

Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, agencies and general public.

Ability to work independently with general guidance from the Public Works Division Supervisor(s).

Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion.

Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.

Working knowledge of safety requirements for Public Works Maintenance tasks.

Previous Public Works Maintenance experience.

Ability to operate various Public Works Maintenance Division equipment.

Qualifications and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Ability to read written and typed instructions such as operating manuals for mechanical equipment.

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. Desktop computer application experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience operating a skid-steer loader. Plumbing, carpentry and painting experience. Leadership role experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Must be able to operate assigned equipment.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

This position works outside and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including temperature shifts and wet and/or humid conditions. This position works closely with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

Must make workplace safety the top priority.

Must know and practice the Cities’ mission, vision and values.