Public Works Maintenance Worker - Construction

Haltom City; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city department is seeking maintenance personnel for the Public Works Department. The role involves a variety of essential functions such as repairing water systems, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining city infrastructure. Candidates should have a high school diploma and maintenance experience, with opportunities for advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• One year of public works maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Valid Class A Texas Driver's License required.
• Additional specialized certifications may be needed based on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water mains, storm drains, and City streets.
• Operates heavy equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Demolition of hazardous properties and transportation of materials.

Skills

Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conducts a variety of maintenance functions for the Haltom City Public Works Department; operates and maintains departmental equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as assigned. There are opportunities to advance within the Public Works Construction Division or in other divisions within Public Works.

Examples of Duties:

• Repairs, maintains, and installs water mains, service lines, storm drains, valves, water meters, fire hydrants, and/or sprinklers.
• Locates underground utilities as assigned.
• Repairs and resurfaces City streets; lays asphalt and concrete; backfills trenches and curbs.
• Installs and/or repairs traffic barricades as assigned.
• Performs duties such as lays sod, trims trees and hedges.
• Participates in the demolition of vacant and/or hazardous properties; removes demo materials from worksites.
• Operates equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, rollers, dump trucks, and water trucks; cleans equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from jobsites; loads and unloads trailers.
• Fabricates tools and other types of devices; performs welding as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year public works maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on area of assignment, other specialized certifications or licenses may be required. Must possess a valid Class A Texas Driver's License.