The City of Van Buren is now accepting applications for a full-time street department position at the Van Buren Street Department. All applicants must be able to work a variety of physical labor duties outside year-round. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Applications can be obtained on Indeed or www.cityofvanburenar.gov , or at the City Complex Building, 1003 Broadway Street, Van Buren, AR. The City of Van Buren is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be taken until position is filled.

Street Maintenance Worker Job Purpose:

To perform manual labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and right-of-ways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Street Repair:

Assists with patching potholes, laying asphalt, shoveling gravel, and repairing concrete streets and sidewalks.

Drainage Maintenance:

Cleans, cuts, fits, and repairs stormwater pipes, culverts, and ditches.

Manual Labor:

Operates light equipment such as weed eaters, chainsaws, jackhammers, and mowers.

Safety Adherence:

Follows all safety and security standards, including setting up traffic cones and signs.

Routine Maintenance:

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Other Duties:

Assists with debris removal, sweeping, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift

Experience:

Construction:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person