Public Works Tech I

Windcrest City Of (TX); Windcrest (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Windcrest City Of (TX) is seeking a Maintenance Worker to repair and maintain street infrastructure, signage, and storm drains, with responsibilities across Parks, Streets, and Vehicle Maintenance. The role includes operating city equipment and supporting city facilities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a background check and physical, possess a valid driver’s license, and complete required safety/operation courses. Heavy lifting up to 80 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; background check and physical.
• Valid driver's license with no outstanding violations.
• Must take equipment operator and safety courses as required; basic Haz-Mat course.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform manual labor in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City parks grounds, streets, alleys, storm drains, monuments and sidewalks.
• Operate and service city vehicles and equipment; assist with repairs and maintenance of facilities.
• Set up safety and traffic control devices for repair work.
• Assist with setup/cleanup for City functions; respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Reasoning

Speaking

Interpersonal

Other Job Functions

Supervisory

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe/Loader

Skid Steer

Dump Truck

Job description

I. JOB SUMMARY

Repair and maintain street infrastructure, if assigned to Street Operations, or various signs and street markings, if assigned to Traffic Operations, or Storm Drainage Systems and Infrastructure, if assigned to Parks and Amenities, or City fleet vehicles and other equipment if assigned to Vehicle Maintenance and Shop Maintenance.

II. JOB REQUIREMENTS

A. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED is required, will substitute experience for some education. Must pass a background check and a physical.

B. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license with no outstanding violations.

C. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Must take equipment operator and safety courses as required. Must take a safe driving course. Must take a basic Haz-Mat course.

D. SKILLS

• 1. READING: Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, manuals, correspondence and memos, office communications, policies and procedures.
• 2. WRITING: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• 3. MATH: Basic math skills.
• 4. REASONING: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables. Ability to discern when other parties need to be involved in validating priorities. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• 5. SPEAKING: Effective verbal communication skill required.
• 6. SUPERVISORY: N/A
• 7. MANAGERIAL: N/A
• 8. INTERPERSONAL: Interact with staff and public. Must work efficiently with all City employees, department, outside agencies, and accept instructions from Director, Shift Leader, and City Manager.
• 9. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Must have the ability to safely operate all power and hand equipment assigned to the department. Operate large equipment such as backhoe/loader, skid steer, tractor/shredder, dump truck, crack filler machine, tree chipper, mulcher, and stump grinder. Operate small equipment such as striping machine, plate tampers, pumps, small engines, etc. Perform manual labor under conditions involving extremes of heat and cold. Must use all personal safety equipment as provided by the City of Windcrest.

III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

A. Maintenance

• 1. City Park grounds, equipment, buildings, streets, alleys, easements, green belts, storm drains, curbs, monuments, and sidewalks.
• 2. Provides manual labor following basic routines directed by an immediate Shift Leader or Supervisor during construction repair or build.
• 3. Set up safety and traffic control devices and systems for repair work.
• 4. Clean, service, and maintain assigned tools, machinery, equipment, and if applicable, storage yards.
• 5. Provides routine skilled work in the care and culture of plants, trees, grass, Planter, and (Monuments) flower beds.
• 6. General maintenance of City streets, alleys, Storm drainage, Playgrounds, Monuments, City Hall, Civic Center, Fire dorms and Security Gates.
• 7. Provide maintenance and services on all vehicles and equipment and maintenance of City facilities.
• 8. Perform related duties as assigned, which may include cross training.

B. Equipment

• 1. Operate several types of equipment including manual and automatic, gas, diesel operated, electrical or pneumatic powered equipment and tools.

C. Other Job Functions

• 1. Assist with set up and clean up for various City functions as needed.
• 2. Perform routine carpentry, painting, cementing, asphalting, lawns, planters, and monuments as required.
• 3. Stand by basis; respond to after-hour service calls concerning emergencies and/or weather-related concerns.
• 4. Must be able to lift, push and/or pull 80 pounds safely.
• 5. Must be able to judge the ability to use equipment when it exceeds your weight capabilities when lifting, pushing, or pulling.
• 6. Works overtime and holidays as needed.
• 7. Must have reliable transportation.
• 8. Perform other duties as directed.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS AND JOB DEMANDS

Work may involve exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

VI. NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously and working with others as part of a team, noisy/distracting environment, irregular schedule/overtime.

VII. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDES

City vehicle, power and hand equipment, backhoe/loader, skid steer, tractor/shredder, dump truck, crack filler machine, tree chipper, mulcher, and stump grinder, striping machine, plate tampers, pumps, small engines.