Ability to: Perform skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on assigned municipal infrastructure, facilities, systems, and/or appurtenances; operate specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment; set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging; troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair; read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications; safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work; perform routine equipment maintenance; maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed; follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties; understand and follow oral and written instructions; make accurate arithmetic calculations; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, tools, and materials for assigned maintenance operations areas such as parks, landscape and lighting, facilities, service center, traffic signals, and streets/drainage; traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations; the operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment; operational characteristics of specialized public works maintenance and repair equipment; occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; basic mathematics; safe driving rules and practices; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and basic software; principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.