Maintenance Technician

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool & recreation center access

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform labor-intensive work on streets and drainage systems, and to assist the operator as needed. This role requires on-call responsiveness and availability for emergency responses at any hour.

You must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and obtain a Texas Class A CDL within six months of hire. Lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance is required. Safety gear and after-hours training may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; valid Texas CDL-A within six months.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and stand for long periods.
• Must be available for on-call duty and respond during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform ordinary, labor-intensive tasks related to streets and drainage maintenance.
• Assist operator and respond to emergencies on-call at any hour.

Skills

On-call readiness

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

English communication

Stamina for heavy work

Education

High School Diploma

Texas Class A CDL within 6 months

Tools

Line locators

Pumps

Air tools

Hand tools

I-PAD

Job description

THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE CITY OF CONROE STREETS DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician I performs ordinary, labor-intensive tasks commonly related to streets and drainage construction and maintenance. Also assists operator in any way necessary to complete the job. Must be able to work on-call duty. Must be available to respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. One year of experience in Public Works preferred.
2. Ability to understand and abide by City of Conroe and Departmental policies and procedures.
3. Must be able to work on-call duty and respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.
4. Must be able to work as many hours as required to complete jobs.
5. Must be able to attend after hours classes to renew or obtain required certifications/licenses when necessary.
6. Must be able to lift weights of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
7. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
8. Ability to use all tools to accomplish the job in an efficient manner.
9. Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.
10. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel or sit for long periods of time.
11. Must be capable of reading, writing and communicating in English.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License within six months from hire date.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDES:

Shovels, pickaxes, various hand tools, air tools, boring tools, pumps, metal detectors, line locators, I-PAD.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Ear and eye protection, boots, gloves, as well as any other safety equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $19.98 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. S safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.