Senior Maintenance Worker - Streets

City of Farmers Branch; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Farmers Branch seeks a Manual Laborer responsible for performing maintenance and repair of streets and drainage systems. The role requires emergency response capability for public works issues, operation of equipment, and manual tasks. Candidates should have a Class B Commercial Driver's License and experience with basic maintenance and repair work. Physical stamina and a high school diploma or equivalent education are also required. This position entails continuous outdoor work under various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Over one year, up to and including three years of experience is required.
• Must possess the ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Physical stamina is required to walk most of the workday and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks within the assigned division.
• Maintain and repair streets, drainage systems, and construction projects.
• Provide emergency response to public works issues as needed.

Skills

Ability to perform manual labor

Experience with equipment operations

Basic mechanical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Job description

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

Depending on the assignment, the employee 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.

Performs semi‑skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations.

Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment.

Sets up work zones as appropriate and ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.

Performs crew leader functions as needed.

Work requires the 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.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, and must pass a DOT‑regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

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 the 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 systems of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Ability to learn the geography of the 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.

Work Environment

Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements and extreme weather conditions. It involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.