Senior Maintenance Worker (Streets)

City of Maypearl; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform manual labor across the Public Works division. Tasks may include maintenance and repair of streets, drainage systems, and construction projects, with after-hours emergency response as needed.

This role requires reading and understanding written instructions, basic arithmetic, and the ability to learn the geography of the city including major streets and landmarks.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a Class B CDL license.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor within the Public Works division.
• Maintenance and repair of streets, drainage systems, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with construction projects as assigned.
• Provide after-hours emergency response when required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading instructions

Basic math

Geography of city

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment may be responsible for maintenance and repair of streets and related infrastructures, drainage systems, and/or construction projects.

Depending on the assignment may provide emergency response to Public Works issues after hours which may include but is not limited to all street problems, potholes, trees down, signals or sign issues.

Work requires ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge is equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalency.

Over one year, up to and including three years of experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
• This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
• Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words and to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses. Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.

Special Requirements:

• This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Must possess a minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check including criminal history, motor vehicle record, and a pre-employment drug screen.