Maintenance Specialist I

City of Midland; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a Traffic Maintenance Worker to assist in the maintenance and installation of traffic devices, including painting lane markings and operating light equipment. This role requires a high school diploma and offers a Monday to Friday schedule with potential for overtime. Ideal candidates will have a willingness to learn and adapt to work conditions involving various physical tasks and traffic exposure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices standard to work area.
• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physical labor and operate light machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Paint lane markings and install traffic signage.
• Maintain tools and work area in safe condition.

Skills

Construction and maintenance knowledge

Safety practices knowledge

Light equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position reports to the Superintendent of Traffic. Will be 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.

• 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.

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.

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 & SkillsKnowledge, 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.