Maintenance Worker II - Storm Water

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker II – Storm Water to perform heavy labor and field work supporting street and storm water system maintenance. You will operate trucks, assist with drainage maintenance, and ensure safety during outdoor tasks to protect public infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year of related experience, and a valid Texas Class B CDL is preferred (must obtain within 1 year).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• More than one year of operation and maintenance experience required.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL is preferred; must obtain within one year of employment.
• Clean driving record required; driving is an essential function.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of City streets and storm water drainage systems.
• Use safety precautions and PPE during work and operate tools (e.g., chain saws, grass trimmers).
• Help maintain continuous water flow during storms and perform debris removal.
• Operate pickup trucks to travel to job sites.
• Assist with street and alley repairs and other Streets and Storm Water division activities.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused professional to serve as Maintenance Worker II – Storm Water. This position performs heavy labor and field work that supports the maintenance and repair of City streets and storm water drainage systems, helping keep infrastructure functioning properly and reducing drainage issues throughout the community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, takes pride in maintaining public infrastructure, and understands the importance of safety, teamwork, and reliable service. Work may include maintaining drainage culverts, bridges, storm water inlets, channels, and basins, as well as mowing, tree trimming, debris removal, and assisting with street and alley repairs. At the City of Lancaster, we serve with PRIDE through Productivity, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence. We are looking for someone who reflects these values by working safely, showing up ready to contribute, supporting their team, and helping protect the community’s infrastructure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of City streets and storm water drainage systems, including culverts, bridges, storm water inlets, drainage channels, and drainage basins
• Uses proper safety precautions, personal protective equipment, and portable equipment such as chain saws, pole saws, and grass trimmers during cleaning and reshaping of drainage channels and structures
• Helps ensure continuous water flow during storm events through drainage maintenance and debris removal
• Operates pickup trucks for transportation to and from job sites
• May operate steel wheel rollers when assigned to assist with repair of streets and alleys
• Participates in Streets and Storm Water division activities, including asphalt and concrete roadway pavement repair, guardrail repairs, bridge maintenance, culvert maintenance, and reshaping work
• Performs mowing operations inside drainage easements and channels, along with tree trimming and debris removal
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• More than one (1) year of experience in operation and maintenance work required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Class B CDL is preferred
• Must obtain Texas Class B CDL within one (1) of employment
• Clean driving record required
• Driving is an essential function of this position

If you do not currently hold the license, it must be obtain within one (1) year of your employment date.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.