Maintenance Technician (Public Works): Full-Time

City of South Padre Island; South Padre Island (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Padre Island seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled maintenance of street and drainage systems and operate a range of equipment. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license; CDL is preferred and bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. Training and supervision may be provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL certification is preferred.
• A valid state driver’s license.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: maintenance/repair knowledge, equipment operation, safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs streets and drainage systems to ensure proper operation.
• Installs and repairs street signs.
• Operates a variety of maintenance equipment used in the street department.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and maintains public restrooms; beach cleanup and debris removal.
• Road repair with asphalt and gravel as needed.
• Trains other staff when assigned.
• Adheres to safety and security standards.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL certification (preferred)

Driver’s license

Tools

Dump trucks

Pickup trucks

Utility trucks

Tamper

Plate compactor

Saws

Pumps

Propane kettle

Compressors

Sanders

Generators

Hand and power tools

Mowers

Shovels

Wrenches

Detection devices

Mobile radio

Ditch witch

Job description

The deadline to apply for this position is September 29, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspects and/or repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
• Installs and repairs street signs.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole cleaning, storm sewer pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the street department.
• Performs cleaning and trash pick-up on streets.
• Empties beach barrels and city trash cans.
• Responsible for mowing, weed eating, landscaping and providing landscape maintenance to assigned areas.
• Performs road repair as needed with black top and gravel.
• Cleans and maintains public restrooms.
• Cleans beach access points, builds fencing, relocates mobi mats and picks up trash and debris from beach.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Performs placement of traffic control barrels, barriers and barricades.
• Occasionally use tractor to rake beach as needed
• Use front end loader and tractor as assigned.
• Performs minor electrical work to replacement of plugs and outlets when needed.
• Operates light and medium front end loaders when needed.
• Trains other staff when assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• One (1) years of related work experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

• CDL certification is preferred.
• A valid state driver’s license.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, push and riding mowers, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, telephone, and ditch witch.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level n the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.