Maintenance Specialist I - Transportation

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

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a dedicated individual for a maintenance position within the Transportation department. The role involves performing skilled tasks related to the upkeep of streets, drainage systems, and equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid Texas driver's license. This position requires physical labor and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary.
• Ability to lift working materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on streets and drainage channels.
• Conduct daily preventative maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and maintain worksite safety.

Skills

Knowledge of construction

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to perform physical labor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light equipment

Job description

This position reports to the Superintendent in Transportation. Responsible for performing semi-skilled or skilled tasks in the repair of streets, alleys, basins, and channels.

• Performs routine maintenance and/or construction on streets, alleys, right of ways, drainage channels, etc.
  1. Patch streets and alleys with hot mix or cold mix asphalt
  2. Crack seal
  3. Clean inlets
  4. Maintain flow lines in channels
  5. Pick up litter in basins and channels
  6. Mow and trim weeds in basins and channels
  7. Set storm sewer pipe for drainage improvement projects
  8. Assist in storm water pump maintenance
• Performs daily preventative maintenance of motorized equipment or hand tools.
• Attend safety meetings monthly
• 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.
• Performs pre-trip/post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections. Maintains records of work performed such as work schedules, status reports and records of work orders.
• Assists with the proper set up of work zone traffic control.
• Fulfill on-call duties as required and outlined on Transportation’s on-call roster.
• Assists with the maintenance of Transportation’s building and grounds.
• Assists other City divisions and departments as needed.
• 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 Thursday; 10 Hour workday; Overtime may be required as needed.