Maintenance Worker I (Port Arthur, TX)

City of Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Arthur is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance and related service activities across street, drainage, parks and recreation and water/wastewater facilities for the city.

This is an entry-level position where work is supervised and progress follows established procedures. The role involves operating a variety of maintenance equipment, basic repairs, safety duties and assisting assigned crews to complete daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Entry level Maintenance Worker I in city maintenance positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment (jackhammers, trucks, mowers, weed eaters, air compressors, sprayers, saws, drills, tapping machines, generators, bobcats, rollers) to maintain and repair city facilities and properties.
• Travel between city facilities and related sites to transport materials and supplies.
• Ensure safety of the worksite by setting up barricades and safety devices.
• Plant, trim, and remove vegetation; perform debris removal and hauling as needed.
• Report major repairs and perform minor equipment repairs.
• Inspect and top up fluids and check gauges; lubricate machinery as required.
• Provide maintenance support to designated staff and assist in completing duties; contribute technical direction as needed.
• Complete daily schedules and timesheets and report work progress.

Job description

SALARY: $ 18.39 - $27.06, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT
OPENING DATE:10/02/2026
CLOSING DATE: 10/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

To perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance and related service activities in the street, drainage, parks and recreation and/or water/wastewater utility operations for the city; and to provide staff support to an assigned function or crew.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class will usually perform most of the duties required of Maintenance Workers I and II, however, as compared to the Maintenance Worker II, is not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a pattern which has been established and explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Under the class series concept, positions assigned to the Maintenance Worker II class which become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Maintenance Worker I level for training purposes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from upper-level staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Operate a variety of maintenance equipment including jackhammers, trucks, mowers, weed eaters, air compressors, sprayers, saws, drills, tapping machines, generators, bobcats, rollers and other similar equipment and machinery in maintaining and repairing various city facilities and properties.

Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various city facilities and properties and other related, external business and government agencies which may include collecting and delivering materials and supplies.

Ensure safety of worksite, setup barricades and other safety devices.

Plant, cut or trim herbage as requested including trimming trees and shrubs and planting flowers and trees; remove and transport a variety of debris and excess material.

Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs.

Inspect and restore equipment and machinery fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operation of gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed.

Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects including shoveling various materials, hammering nails, building small wooden objects and repairing equipment.

Provide maintenance support to assist designated staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide functional and technical direction as needed.

Complete daily schedules and timesheets; report all daily work to appropriate staff member.

Inspect ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for noxious weeds; remove weeds; identify weeds and apply appropriate herbicides.

Remove blockages from and repair and install water, sewer and storm drain lines and mains.

Assist in installing, maintaining and repairing pumps, mechanical and electric motors, water meters, valves and hydrants.

Participate in performing field repairs on meters, valves, pumps, lift stations and irrigation systems.

Locate and repair storm drains, catch basins and storm drainpipes. Read and interpret maps of underground sewer and drainage systems.

Spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets; cut and break obsolete concrete; pour and assist in finishing concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.

Clean ditches, alleys, streets, culverts and storm drains; resurface and slurry seal streets and alleys.

Assist in repairing and replacing roofs, floors, doors, windows, screens and fences.