Maintenance Worker - Streets

City of DeSoto; Pleasant Run (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto is hiring for a street maintenance position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. Duties include pouring concrete, asphalt work, tree trimming, and equipment operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a valid driver’s license is required, with CDL Class B preferred. Residency within 30 minutes of the Service Center is expected; on‑call and after‑hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; related maintenance/construction experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License; must have good driving record.
• Valid CDL Class B preferred.
• Residence within 30 minutes of City of DeSoto Service Center; willing for callback after probation.

Responsibilities

• Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, backfills, places, compacts asphalt.
• Maintains streets, alleys, sidewalks, and storm drains; repairs as needed.
• Directs traffic flow, places/removes cones and barricades for safety.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment; reports maintenance or repair needs.
• Responds to emergencies and on-call situations; may work special events.
• Performs other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Procedures knowledge

Safety practices

Tool usage

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Bobcats

Backhoes

Front-end loaders

Job description

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSOTO

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to complete a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. This is accomplished by constructing or maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks, and storm drains; completing repairs; removing debris and trimming trees; and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Other duties may include related tasks which contribute to the upkeep and care of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways.

• Duties are included as follows: Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks forms, backfills, places, spreads and compacts asphalt: lays sod; uses various concrete finishing tools; bores holes in existing concrete to install rebar; repairs sprinkler systems damaged by crews; cleans up work site, materials and unused concrete; clean tools of concrete; hauls old spoils to designated dump site; watches for buried utility lines during excavation; sands icy roads in the winter; lifts and carries objects such as cement bags, small equipment, tampers, water pumps, and jackhammer weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Assists with performing a wide variety of activities in support of maintenance, which includes: repairing inlet boxes, storm pipes, flumes, head walls, culverts, and bar ditches; grading alleys; pressure washing screening walls for painting; installing and repairing guardrails and dome posts; maintaining bridges for structural integrity; Right of Way tree trimming drainage clearing and cleaning and/or, performing other related activities.
• Ensures site safety by directing traffic flow, placing and removing traffic cones, placing and removing barricades, and routing traffic as appropriate.
• Maintains drivable streets and alleyways by sweeping streets and removing debris; removing downed trees and other large objects; trimming trees; hauling and placing sand on roads; and ensuring proper drainage.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings and training sessions. Responds to emergency operations and on-call situations. May be required to work special events after regularly scheduled hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Maintains vehicles by checking fluids; stocking vehicles with equipment, materials, and supplies; and reporting maintenance or repair needs.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• No experience required; related maintenance and/or construction experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of DeSoto. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or Manager within two working days of receipt.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” Preferred
• Must reside within a 30-minute response time from the City of DeSoto Service Center. Employee will be required to carry first-call or back-up call after completion of 6-month probation period or when assigned.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of streets, roadways, alleys, and right-of-ways;
• Knowledge of standard safety practices, work gear, and procedures;
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools, including chainsaws;
• Skill in the operation of light and heavy equipment, including bobcats, backhoes, and front-end loaders;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including callback, and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.