Performs entry level support work. Work involves completing a variety of tasks under the direction of the Streets Foreman and Streets Supervisor, operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in the maintenance, repairs and construction of streets, roads, alleys, drainage maintenance and repair, etc. Participates in general maintenance and labor activities as necessary for timely completion of projects and work orders. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Duties & Qualifications
- Work schedule is Monday – Thursday or Tuesday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (schedule is subject to change).
- Prepare equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.
- Maintains, installs, repairs and constructs streets, roads and alleys, including blading, reclaiming, rolling and asphalting assigned streets, roads and alleys.
- Drives various trucks, including dump trucks and other city trucks.
- Re-grades ditches, and clean culverts, storm sewers and ponds to reduce & minimize flooding.
- Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours & finishes concrete for curbs, streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
- May haul heavy and light equipment to and from assigned worksites.
- Assists with sanding roadways, bridges, and sidewalks during inclement weather conditions.
- Assists with the set up and take down of road work traffic control areas, sets up barricades at work sites to warn traffic of hazardous areas in accordance with the TXMUTCD.
- Performs necessary mowing, cuts, collects, and disposes of tree limbs, trash, and general debris found along streets, roads, drainage system, and other city facilities.
- Repairs guardrails.
- Picks up litter and debris and remove graffiti.
- As an essential employee, you are subject to after-hours call outs for emergency situations which can include icy weather, flooding, police department assistance, etc., including a required on-call rotation, and special events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- 3 months of participating in general maintenance and labor activities.
Required Certificate and Licenses
- Valid Class "C" Driver's License from any U.S. State (Approximately 15% driving time in a company vehicle.)
- Must have a basic first aid certificate or must obtain within six months of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six months or more years of full-time work experience.
- Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Texas Class A license with an air brake.
- Experience working with concrete, asphalt, grading, and/or traffic control.
- Experience working with operating equipment (i.e. dump truck, bucket lift, skid loader, hand tools. Etc.)
- Experience mowing and/or disposal of trash and debris.
