Construction & Maintenance Worker (Paved Streets)

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a hands-on public works technician to perform manual tasks in construction and maintenance of city facilities. The role installs and repairs water meters and lines, assists in sewer line cleaning and inspection, maintains manholes, and operates light construction equipment as needed.

It requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Texas operator's license, with a background check and physical exam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six months' construction/maintenance experience.
• Physical exam required.
• Texas Operator's License (Streets).
• Background checks and random drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water meters, water and wastewater lines.
• Assist in operating equipment to clean and inspect sewer lines and taps.
• Clean and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes and meter boxes.
• Occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools and light construction equipment (e.g., skid steer).
• Order parts and supplies; clean, repair, and test meters.
• Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in setting up proper traffic control devices in work areas.
• Assist in operation, inspection and maintenance of city roadways.
• Keep a daily log of oil levels in equipment.

Skills

Physical strength

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Operate heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydrocleaner

Vacuum truck

CCTV units

SCBA units

Job description

Performs manual work in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities.

• Install and repair water meters, water, and wastewater lines;


• Assist in the operation of specialized equipment in cleaning and inspecting sewer lines and sewer taps;


• Clean and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes and meter boxes;


• Will occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools, and lighter construction equipment, i.e.; skid steer;


• Order parts and supplies; clean, repair, and test meters;


• Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance;


• Assist in setting up proper traffic control devices in work areas;


• Assist in the operation, inspection and maintenance of all city roadways;


• Keep a daily log of oil levels in equipment;


• Performs related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with an additional six months experience in construction or maintenance; or any relevant combination of education and experience which provides the following:

Physical exam required

Water: *** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

• Streets - possession of a Texas Operator's License;

Knowledge of:

• The types and uses of hand tools and equipment for construction and maintenance;


• Methods used to construct and maintain a variety of public works.

Ability to:

• Perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance;


• Follow oral and written instructions;


• Communicate effectively with others;


• Operate heavy equipment and other equipment such as Hydrocleaner, Vacuum truck, (CCTV and SCBA units - Wastewater Collection only).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.


• Wastewater Collection-frequently lift and carry up to 80 pounds.


• Frequently walk and stand during the shift.


• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift.


• Push and pull objects.


• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.


• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.


• Reach above, at, or below shoulder height.


• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.