Municipal Streets & Utilities Tech II

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision insurance

Life insurance

TMRS retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

The City of Mesquite is seeking a general maintenance worker to perform a wide range of tasks including installing, maintaining and repairing concrete, asphalt, drainage and water/sewer pipes. You will support city departments and crews and help with safety and reporting daily work logs.

Applicants should have at least six months of general labor experience, a valid drivers license (Class A preferred within 90 days), and be able to work Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months prior working experience in general labor is required.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.
• Possession of a valid Class A Texas drivers license or obtain a Class A Commercial license within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, air compressors, rollers, mud-jack, tar pots, 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, 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 and using probing rods to locate leaks and utility lines.
• 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.
• Locate, install, maintain and repair a variety of water and drainage piping for water distribution including fire hydrants, pipes, valves and service connections; repair waterline breaks; drain water from project site as necessary.
• Inspect and control infiltration problems related to the sewer system; perform preventative maintenance and repair of sewer mains; repair sanitary sewer manholes as needed.
• Setup or assist with setting up traffic safety zones as assigned.
• When assigned to traffic, assist in maintaining streetlights for highways, assist in installation of signs and markings and other traffic operation related duties.

Skills

General labor

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Mesquite is seeking a general maintenance worker to perform a wide range of tasks including installing, maintaining and repairing concrete, asphalt, drainage and water/sewer pipes. You will support city departments and crews and help with safety and reporting daily work logs.

Applicants should have at least six months of general labor experience, a valid drivers license (Class A preferred within 90 days), and be able to work Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.