Maintenance Worker I - Streets

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite is seeking a general maintenance worker to install, maintain and repair concrete, asphalt, drainage and water/sewer pipes, and to support public works and City departments.

The role reports to a Crew Chief or Streets Supervisor, with a Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–3:00 PM schedule, and involves operating various equipment, performing routine maintenance, and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Working experience in general construction labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair concrete, asphalt, drainage and water/sewer pipes.
• Provide support to City departments and divisions.
• Operate a variety of equipment to repair and install structures and pipes.
• Complete daily work logs and work orders.
• Adhere to safety regulations and setup traffic safety zones.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $16.63/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a wide variety of general maintenance activities and functions including installing, maintaining and repairing concrete, asphalt, drainage, water pipes and sewer pipes; and to provide support to the public and assigned City departments and divisions.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a Crew Chief and/or Streets Supervisor.

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of equipment including air compressors, rollers, concrete mixers, concrete saw, circular and quickie saws, jackhammers, electric drills, water pumps, and other similar equipment and machinery in repairing and installing concrete, asphalt and drainage structures, water and wastewater pipes and appurtenances in various weather conditions.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment; assist with collection and cleaning of tools and materials after utilization.
• Provide support to assist division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.
• Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, and water and transmission fluid; lubricate equipment as needed; report the need for repairs.
• Assist with excavation projects by using manual labor not limited to shoveling by hand.
• Complete daily work log and work orders as required by appropriate division staff member.
• Adhere to safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage and using proper equipment and materials as assigned.
• Setup or assist with setting up traffic safety zones as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel; set grade; repair any water utility pavement cuts as necessary; pour concrete; remove wooden forms; clean site; assist with concrete finishing including tamping, tacking, edging, joining and floating; spread loam as needed.
• Identify and collect equipment needs for each assigned site; stock truck with materials and supplies as required.
• May repair fences as assigned; cut or trim vegetation as requested including trimming trees; mowing, weed eating; remove and transport a variety of debris.
• Respond to road service and traffic control response as required on-call including hazardous and severe weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

High School Diploma/GED is preferred.

Working experience in general construction labor is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

None

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM