Maintenance Worker - Beautification

City of Longview; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

11 paid holidays

15 sick days

Emergency Leave

Longevity Pay

Retirement Plan

Insurance

Job summary

The City of Longview is seeking a motivated individual to perform manual labor and unskilled equipment operation across city departments, following all safety regulations.

You will learn to maintain streets, water and sewer systems, parks, and infrastructure, operate specialized vehicles and tools, and complete daily logs and safety reports while adhering to site-specific guidelines.

Occasional emergencies may require response and teamwork in outdoor conditions year-round.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Requires valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor and unskilled equipment operation across City departments.
• Maintains streets, roadway, water and sewer systems, parks, and facilities as assigned.
• Learns to repair and maintain infrastructure; cleans and maintains parks and facilities.
• Delivers recycling/trash containers to residents.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Responds to emergencies as directed.

Skills

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas Driver's License

Tools

Basic equipment operation

Job description

Description

Performs manual labor and unskilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment for a wide variety of job functions in various City departments, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

Examples of Duties

• Performs a variety of manual labor and unskilled equipment operation; learns to maintain streets, roadway, water and sewer systems, infrastructure, parks, grounds and facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs maintenance tasks and general labor work within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Learns to assist in the repair and maintenance of streets, roadways, sewers, parks, and infrastructure; maintains landscaping and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris; digs and fills holes; patches, clears and repairs roadway and adjoining areas; installs and maintains signs.
• Cleans and maintains City parks and facilities; learns to make minor facility repairs.
• Delivers recycling/trash containers to residents.
• Learns traffic control functions; follows safety regulations in all work sites.
• Learns to operate and maintain specialized vehicles, tools and equipment; cleans and assists with maintenance work on tools and equipment.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Learns to utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Responds to emergencies as directed.
• Increases ability to perform a variety of work tasks and maintenance procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one year of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment; requires constant physical efforts, and ability to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

All Full-time Employees Receive

• 15 vacation days
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 sick days
• Emergency Leave
• Longevity Pay

Retirement Plan

Employees participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. with a two to one match.

Insurance

Medical, dental, and life insurance is offered.

Cafeteria Plan

Free Employee Health Clinic

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

The City of Longview offers 100% reimbursement of approved college tuition and required fees (excluding books) to employees involved in occupation related courses on a degree plan.