Public Works: Streets Maintenance Technician

City of Maypearl; Texas, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hamilton is seeking a dependable, motivated Streets Maintenance Technician I to join its Public Works Department. Under general supervision, the role performs manual labor, routine maintenance, and supports roadway repairs, drainage and municipal infrastructure to serve residents and visitors.

The position participates in traffic control, emergency response, and cross-departmental support for events and municipal operations, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and service.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance, repair, and improvement activities on City streets, roadways, alleys, and rights-of-way.
• Assists with pothole repairs, asphalt patching, pavement maintenance, and roadway surface restoration.
• Supports repairs associated with utility cuts, pavement failures, and street deterioration.
• Removes fallen trees, brush, limbs, litter, and debris from public streets and municipal rights-of-way.
• Assists with street signage installation, maintenance, and replacement.
• Supports preventative maintenance activities intended to extend the useful life of municipal infrastructure.

Job description

The City of Hamilton is seeking a dependable, motivated, and service-oriented individual to join its Public Works Department as a Streets Maintenance Technician I
Under general supervision, this entry-level position performs manual labor, routine maintenance, and operational support to preserve and improve the City's streets, drainage systems, rights-of-way, and municipal infrastructure.
The position supports roadway repairs, drainage improvements, debris removal, traffic control, and emergency response operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to public safety, teamwork, and pride in maintaining the infrastructure that serves Hamilton residents, businesses, and visitors.

Street and Roadway Maintenance

• Performs general maintenance, repair, and improvement activities on City streets, roadways, alleys, and rights-of-way.
• Assists with pothole repairs, asphalt patching, pavement maintenance, and roadway surface restoration.
• Supports repairs associated with utility cuts, pavement failures, and street deterioration.
• Removes fallen trees, brush, limbs, litter, and debris from public streets and municipal rights-of-way.
• Assists with street signage installation, maintenance, and replacement.
• Supports preventative maintenance activities intended to extend the useful life of municipal infrastructure.

Traffic Control and Workplace Safety

• Assists with establishing and maintaining traffic control zones during street repairs, utility work, and special events.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, warning signs, and other traffic control devices.
• Follows applicable workplace safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintains awareness of public safety, pedestrian access, and traffic conditions while performing maintenance activities.
• Reports unsafe conditions and potential hazards to supervisory personnel.

Emergency Response and Municipal Support

• Participates in emergency response activities involving severe weather, flooding, fallen trees, roadway obstructions, and other municipal emergencies.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to after-hours emergencies as assigned.
• Provides operational assistance to other Public Works divisions, including water, wastewater, parks, facilities, and general municipal maintenance, as directed.
• Assists with City-sponsored events and community improvement projects when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.