Maintenance Specialist I

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

TMRS retirement plan

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas, seeks a skilled maintenance worker to support street maintenance and traffic-related infrastructure. You will operate light equipment, perform preventative care on tools, and assist Equipment Operators to ensure orderly movement of traffic.

Responsibilities include painting road markings, installing signage, and maintaining records. Candidates should hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated adaptability to varied tasks and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset for public-facing duties.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work in a team.
• Willingness to perform physical labor and operate simple tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles/equipment.
• Carry out daily maintenance of motorized equipment and hand tools.
• Paint lane lines and curbs; install and maintain roadway markings and signage.
• Set up and manage work zones safely; assist with traffic control measures.
• Maintain records of work performed and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Adaptability/Flexibility

Communication

Customer Service

Dependability

Organization

Productivity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light equipment operation

Job description

Scope of Work

Responsible for operating some motorized equipment, hand/power tools and assist Equipment Operators in the installation and maintenance of devices that provide for the orderly and predictable movement of all motorized, non-motorized and pedestrian traffic.

Essential Job Duties

• Performs pre-trip/post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance of motorized equipment or hand tools.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good and safe operating condition.
• Keeps jobsite and vehicles/equipment neat and in order.
• Performs any related duties needed to complete projects.
• Maintains records of work performed such as work schedules, status reports and records of work orders.
• Paints lane lines on the streets and thoroughfares.
• Paints designated curbs.
• Installs and maintains thermoplastic roadway markings and signage throughout the city.
• Installs and maintains lane marking devices and barricades.
• Assists with the proper set up of work zone traffic control.
• Fulfill on-call duties as required and outlined on Traffic Operations on-call roster.
• Assists with the maintenance of Traffic Operations building and grounds.
• Assists other City divisions and departments as needed.
• Trims trees in order to clear sign obstructions.
• Fabricates Signs
• Attends monthly safety meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing maintenance duties and be exposed to potentially hazardous equipment and traffic. Employee will be exposed to work zones consisting of high-volume vehicular traffic. Employee must be able to lift working materials.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education & Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No experience necessary

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of, experience or training in construction and maintenance of streets and underground drainage systems
• Knowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work area
• Skill to operate various light equipment and machinery
• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform physical labor
• Ability to comprehend written and oral work assignments and perform work as assigned

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Personal Organization
• Productivity
• Teamwork

Monday through Friday; 8 Hour workday; Overtime may be required as needed.

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays