Road Maintenance Worker

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Road Maintenance Worker to maintain all roads and bridges in the reservation and county roads using heavy equipment. You will follow safety standards and tribal policies while ensuring timely, quality work for the community.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and at least one year operating heavy-duty machinery. Native American preference applies in accordance with tribal policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy-duty machinery.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Follow safety practices and tribal policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads and bridges in tribal reservations and county roads using heavy equipment.
• Repair signs, trim vegetation, and perform general labor as needed.
• Provide traffic control and ensure safety in work zones.
• Perform routine machinery maintenance and preventive care.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with supervisor and co-workers to complete tasks.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

None

Job description

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Road Maintenance Worker

Supervisor: Road & Bridge Director

Division: Reservation Services Administration

Department: Road & Bridge

Responsibilities:

The Road Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining all roads and bridges in the KTTT reservation and county roads that are in the tribal inventory with heavy duty equipment. Employee shall follow safety standards as well as tribal policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Operate tools and equipment within machine capacity to perform road and bridge repair, maintenance and construction; fabricate, replace or repair signs and remove or trim roadside vegetation interfering with road or driver safety.
• Clean culverts, dig ditches, rakes asphalt, patches potholes, fills cracks, clears brush and perform other general labor jobs as assigned.
• Provide traffic control including sign placement and flagging to guide traveling public safely through work zones while protecting co-workers.
• Perform routine machinery maintenance and preventive care.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to manager immediately.
• Ensure a maximum level of professionalism and satisfaction is achieved and maintained with employees and tribal members
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION:

• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in heavy machinery.
• Shall have ability to perform all tasks with accuracy.
• Shall be able to work with little supervision.
• Shall be self-motivated and willing to work with others and able to work under pressure.
• Shall possess a positive attitude.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform simple arithmetic for time-keeping and measuring calculations.
• Language & Communication: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma / GED, one (1) year experience on operation of heavy-duty machinery.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous work-related experience is preferred.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications