Semi-Skilled Laborer (Ditch Maintenance)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Maintenance Worker in the Transportation and Drainage Operations/Ditch Maintenance area. You will perform basic maintenance, housekeeping, fabrication, and routine servicing of vehicles, and operate power tools and equipment.

The role requires physical work, lifting, and exposure to heat, cold, and air pollutants. A Texas Class C driver’s license is needed, and the position is in Houston with variable workdays.

Qualifications

• Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment.
• Includes housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, and routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles.
• Operates power and hand tool equipment and performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs structures, facilities, and equipment.
• Performs housekeeping, fabrication, installations, and routine vehicle servicing.
• Operates power and hand tools as required.
• Performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing tasks depending on area.
• May operate vehicles to and from work locations.

Skills

Maintenance

Housekeeping

Fabrication

Vehicle servicing

Power tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Roofing

Cement mixing

Operating vehicles

Education

Basic schooling (9–11 years)

Job description

Applications accepted from

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section

Transportation and Drainage Operations/Ditch Maintenance

Reporting Location

1700 E Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77093

Workdays & Hours

Various*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties / Essential Functions

Provides basic maintenance and repair to structures, facilities, and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment. Performs basic maintenance and repairs to structures, facilities, and equipment, i.e., housekeeping activities, fabrication and installations, routine cleaning and servicing of vehicles, and cement mixing and preparation. Operates power and hand tool equipment. Performs painting, roofing, carpentry, and plumbing activities depending upon area. May operate vehicles to and from work locations. Performs additional miscellaneous assignments as required.

Working Conditions

This position routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting of items of 30 - 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Educational Requirements

Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.

Experience Requirement

Six months of working experience are required.

License

Must have a valid Texas Class C driver’s license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

Selection/Skills Tests Required

None

However, The Department May Administer Skills Assessment Test.

Safety Impact Position

YES

If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 6

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.