Seasonal - Service Worker (Drainage)

City of Killeen, Texas; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for seasonal drainage maintenance roles. This position involves a variety of tasks including the repair and cleaning of drainage systems, operating essential equipment, and ensuring public rights-of-way are clear. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to community maintenance efforts. If you're looking for a rewarding seasonal position that keeps you active and engaged outdoors, this is the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire.
• Valid Texas driver's license required for employees 18 and older.

Responsibilities

• Perform drainage maintenance activities including repairs and cleaning.
• Operate small equipment and hand tools essential to drainage maintenance.

Skills

Operation of tools and equipment

Communication skills

Task completion ability

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Chain saws

Hand tools

Job description

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Job Description

To perform a wide variety of drainage maintenance activities, to include repair and cleaning of drainage ways and drainage structures; performs a variety of routine drainage maintenance field activities.

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Mowing and Drainage - Killeen, TX

Job Type

Seasonal

Department

Public Works

Division

Drainage

Opening Date

03/20/2025

Closing Date

5/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

To perform a wide variety of drainage maintenance activities, to include repair and cleaning of drainage ways and drainage structures; performs a variety of routine drainage maintenance field activities.

Essential Duties

Assists with needed repairs of all drainage infrastructure, gutters, pipes, and earthen and lined channel sections.

Manually unloads and places construction materials.

Trims grasses and woody-stem vegetation, and processes or loads trimmings.

Maintains tools and equipment associated with assigned job duties.

Clears debris from drainage infrastructure and public rights-of-way.

Properly manages debris removed from drainage infrastructure.

Conducts safety and maintenance checks on assigned equipment and machinery.

Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.

Loads and unloads material for transportation to and from the job site.

Operates a variety of small equipment and hand tools essential to Drainage Maintenance.

Employees 18 years or older; possesses and maintains a valid Texas driver's license and comply with City of Killeen driving policy.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
• Ability to communicate;
• Ability to complete assigned tasks;
• Ability to sustain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Employees 18 years of age or older must have a valid Texas driver's license by date of hire.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Various equipment used in drainage maintenance will include, but not necessarily be limited to, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, pole saws, shovels, rakes, hoes, other hand tools, and safety equipment, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, on or inside of various forms of equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive City benefits, as authorized for regular full-time or regular part-time employees.

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Applicants over the age of 18 require valid TX DL. Will you be able to obtain by Date of Hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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The position requires applicants be 16 years of age or older. Will you be 16 years of age or older by date of hire?

• Yes, I am 16 years of age or older
• No, but I will be 16 years old by May 2025.
• No, I will not be 16 by May 2025.
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Killeen

Address 718 N. 2nd Street

Suite B

Killeen, Texas, 76541

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.killeentexas.gov/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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