Public Works Grounds & Streets Technician

GENERAL FUND CITY OF WILMER TEXAS; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GENERAL FUND CITY OF WILMER TEXAS is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Technician to preserve parks and facilities and keep roadways safe. Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, sign installation, and street patching.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, supporting emergency responses, and performing on-call duty. A high school diploma or GED and Texas driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of manual labor or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in backhoe operations preferred.
• May be required to acquire additional certification.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Mows and edges city parks and facilities; landscapes grounds; removes debris.
• Marks rights-of-way by mowing, edging and debris removal.
• Maintains playground equipment and park facilities; repairs as needed.
• Repairs streets: patch potholes, stripe lines, curb work; operates related tools.
• Installs and replaces signs; digs holes for signposts; clears weeds around signs.
• Disposes of city trash; handles waste to landfill as needed.
• Maintains safety by placing barricades and cones; ensures public safety.
• Operates dump truck, backhoe, excavator, skid steer and other equipment.
• Participates in emergency responses; traffic control; evacuations as needed.
• Maintains tools, equipment and vehicle; performs daily and preventive maintenance.
• On-call rotational duties; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Asphalt & concrete

City geography

Safety rules

Stress management

Public inquiries

Communication

Written communication

Follow instructions

Confined spaces

Equipment operation

Power tools

Construction equipment

Backhoe operations

Lawncare equipment

Zero turn mowers

Push mowers

Weed eaters

Back-blowers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operations

Zero turn mowers

Push mowers

Weed eaters

Back-blowers

Excavator

Skid steer

Job description

GENERAL FUND CITY OF WILMER TEXAS is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Technician to preserve parks and facilities and keep roadways safe. Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, sign installation, and street patching.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, supporting emergency responses, and performing on-call duty. A high school diploma or GED and Texas driver’s license are required.