Public Works Maintenance Technician I

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is hiring a Maintenance Worker I to perform a variety of street and public works tasks, assist with concrete and asphalt repairs, and help maintain parks and facilities. You will operate light equipment and support the crew in essential maintenance duties.

No prior experience is required; the position offers opportunities for growth, benefits, and a pathway to more advanced roles within Public Works. Must obtain Texas Driver's License during probation.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of safety procedures.
• May require knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
• May require knowledge, use, and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
• May require knowledge of surface preparation/adaptability of various surface materials.
• May require knowledge of lane marking colors, configuration, and placement.
• May require knowledge of water meter cleaning.
• Ability to follow specific or general verbal and written instructions from a supervisor or crew leader.
• Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and work with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, and asphalt repairs.
• Lays pipes for storm sewers, drains, or water mains to ensure proper flow.
• Loads and unloads tools and materials onto trucks for repairs.
• Flags traffic and sets out barricades for crew safety.
• Digs ditches and trenches and removes debris.
• Cleans drainage ditches, inlets, and sewer lines with power equipment.
• Drives dump trucks or mower-type equipment to transport tools and materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Cuts grass and maintains facility grounds and vacant lots for safety.
• Performs facility safety and MED inspections; checks fire extinguishers.

Skills

Safety procedures

Carpentry/Plumbing/Mechanical

Hand & power tools

Surface prep/repair materials

Lane markings & traffic signs

Water meter cleaning

Reading and following instructions

Moderate to heavy physical labor

Lift and operate equipment

Job description

The City of Dallas is hiring a Maintenance Worker I to perform a variety of street and public works tasks, assist with concrete and asphalt repairs, and help maintain parks and facilities. You will operate light equipment and support the crew in essential maintenance duties.

No prior experience is required; the position offers opportunities for growth, benefits, and a pathway to more advanced roles within Public Works. Must obtain Texas Driver's License during probation.