Maintenance Worker I

City of Murphy; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murphy is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to join the Public Works Department. This full-time position involves maintaining and repairing city infrastructure, including streets and public areas. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a valid Texas driver's license. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment and performing physical tasks. The role requires teamwork and adherence to safety regulations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a class “D” Water Distribution License within one year.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, repairs, and maintains public areas within the City.
• Operates and maintains various equipment and vehicles.
• Conducts daily inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Loaders

Street Sweepers

Dump Trucks

Job description

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• Respectful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professional – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Trustworthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friendly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy Public Works Department seeks to add a Maintenance Worker I to its dynamic team! As our Maintenance Worker I, under the direct supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, you will perform routine and repetitive tasks to maintain and repair City streets, roads, bridges, medians, right of ways, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, alleys, and other public areas within the City.

Schedule Commitment

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that works a standard schedule of Monday-Friday 7am-4pm.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #25. We are seeking to hire between the minimum and mid-range of the pay grade, depending on qualifications.

• Minimum: $41,704.49
• Mid-range: $50,045.39
• Maximum: $58,386.29

For application support or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].

• Cleans, repairs, and maintains roads, bridges, medians, right of ways, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other public areas within the City.
• Performs routine and strenuous physical tasks such as working on asphalt, loading/unloading trucks, laying pipelines, repairing manholes, patching potholes, overlaying streets, sealing cracks, removing and replacing concrete, reading grades, assisting in surveying, cutting brush, mowing, weed-eating, and maintaining street areas, installing and repairing signs.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains various equipment and vehicles including tractors, loaders, street sweepers, bucket trucks, drills, and dump trucks.
• Works safely near high-speed traffic areas and in close proximity to moving vehicles.
• Identifies hazards and informs supervisors of potential issues.
• Conducts daily inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Adheres to safety and departmental regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain a class “D” Water Distribution License from TCEQ within one year of hire or hold it already.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in water distribution, wastewater collection, street maintenance, or construction.
• Experience operating light to heavy construction equipment.

Special Requirements

• May need to lift up to 100 pounds.
• May work extended hours and respond within 45 minutes for emergencies.