Part-Time Seasonal Street Maintenance Worker

City of Brenham, TX; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brenham, TX is seeking a dedicated laborer to assist with maintenance tasks related to streets and drainage systems. This role involves physical labor and the operation of small equipment to ensure efficient and effective upkeep of public infrastructure. Ideal candidates must be capable of lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• No education requirement; combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor in the maintenance of streets and drainage systems.
• Operate small equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Assist with roadway maintenance as needed.

Job description

Summary

Performs daily maintenance tasks that assists the Street Department personnel with the maintenance of streets, drainage systems and vegetation control, including operating small equipment as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs general labor as assigned in the maintenance of streets, drainage systems and vegetation management;
• Operates small equipment such as weed-eaters, crack sealer and other equipment used in the maintenance of streets, drainage facilities and vegetation management;
• Performs work with manual tools to paint curbs, medians, and other areas in need of routine maintenance; and
• Assists with general roadway maintenance when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a non-supervisory position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

No education requirement. Of any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Texas driver's license required. Must be at least 17 years of age to be considered to handle small equipment. Must be at least 18 years of age to operate larger equipment or operate a motor vehicle for City of Brenham business.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity; work with tools and equipment; drive vehicles or equipment; perform repetitive motions; perform work involving the entire body; and stand, walk, and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals. The employee frequently is required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work closely with others as part of a team. The work environment is noisy and distracting.

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

• Criminal Background


• Driver's License History


• Drug Screening


• Physical


• Respirator Medical Evaluation


• Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties


• Employment Verification


• Reference Checks


• Public Safety Background Investigation


• Verification of Education