Drainage Maintenance Worker I

CITY OF CIBOLO; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

TMRS retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Cibolo is seeking a reliable Drainage Maintenance Worker I to maintain the city’s drainage infrastructure and rights-of-way. The role involves mowing, weed control, erosion repair, and routine upkeep of public works facilities and equipment.

You will operate light and heavy equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and handle work orders with safety and efficiency. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with at least one year in a related field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related field experience.
• Must obtain a traffic flagger and traffic work zone certificate within one year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain drainage system and rights-of-way by mowing and weed maintenance.
• Repair erosion damage and perform routine maintenance.
• Operate light and heavy equipment safely.
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily work orders and assist others as needed.
• Respond to weather-related emergencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Outlook 365

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook 365

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

THIS POSITION'S START DATE IS BUDGETED FOR AN OCTOBER 2026 OR LATER START DATE.

The City of Cibolo is seeking a highly motivated Drainage Maintenance Worker I that will perform maintenance on the city’s rights-of-way as well as the city’s drainage infrastructure in an efficient manner that keeps the city’s drainage system clear of obstructions and operating at a level that minimizes drainage issues. An individual in this position will perform a variety of maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the city drainage infrastructure system.

Essential Functions:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Works under the direction of the Drainage Crew Leader, or in their absence, the Drainage Superintendent.
2. Provides for the routine maintenance of the city’s drainage system by mowing, performing weed maintenance, tree trimming, and repairing erosion damage.
3. Provides for the routine maintenance of the city’s rights-of way areas by mowing, performing weed maintenance and repairing erosion damage.
4. Provides equipment preventative maintenance by greasing equipment; filling with fuel; and repairing and replacing broken parts.
5. Provides routine cleanup and maintenance at the Public Works Facility, including cleaning up office spaces, break rooms, work areas, and the outside yard.
6. Operates in a safe and efficient manner light and heavy equipment that may be used by the department.
7. Operates in a safe and efficient manner power and hand tools that may be used by the department.
8. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook 365, Word, and Excel software to complete work orders, send and receive email, and access the city’s human resources and time-keeping software.
9. Performs daily work orders as assigned.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the mission statement and values of the City of Cibolo Public Works Department.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to be people-oriented, enjoy being part of a team assisting others.
• Ability to clearly communicate with others, including city team members and city residents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using the city radio network and a cell phone.
• Ability to learn to operate heavy and light equipment, hand, and power tools in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to backhoe, dump truck, skid-steer loader, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, and weed-trimmers, drills, saws, wrenches, screw drivers, etc.
• Ability to come to work on time, be prepared to work, and to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with other team members of the City of Cibolo.
• Ability to become proficient on all equipment used by the Department.
• Ability to be able to troubleshoot and make decisions to correct problems.
• Ability to respond to weather-related emergencies.
• Ability to respond to assist or support Fire and Police activities.
• Ability to work for extended hours, on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• One (1) years’ experience in a field consistent with the duties of this department.
• Employee will be required to obtain a traffic flagger and traffic work zone certificate within one (1) year of employment.

Compensation:

Hourly range is $17.85/hr - $26.51/hr plus outstanding fringe benefits package which includes 100% fully paid employee health, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous TMRS retirement package with a 2:1 match at 7% employee contribution, 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday that is awarded at the beginning of each fiscal year, vacation and sick leave, and so much more!