Street & Infrastructure Maintenance Technician (On-Call)

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto seeks a Maintenance/Street Worker to perform a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. Responsibilities include concrete/asphalt work, maintaining roadways, and ensuring site safety and traffic control.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours. CDL-B is preferred; residency within 30 minutes of the service center is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; related maintenance and/or construction experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.
• CDL Class B preferred; must reside within 30-minute response time from City of DeSoto Service Center.
• Must report traffic citations within two working days.

Responsibilities

• Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks forms, backfills, places, spreads and compacts asphalt; lays sod; uses concrete finishing tools.
• Assists with repairing inlet boxes, storm pipes, flumes, head walls, culverts, and bar ditches; grades alleys; pressure washes walls for painting; installs and repairs guardrails and posts; maintains bridges for structural integrity.
• Directs traffic flow by placing/removing traffic cones and barricades as appropriate.
• Maintains drivable streets and alleyways by sweeping, removing debris and downed trees; ensures proper drainage.
• Responds to emergencies and on-call situations; may work special events outside regular hours.
• Maintains vehicles by checking fluids and stocking equipment; reports maintenance needs.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Safety practices

Communication skills

Residential street maintenance

Lift up to 100 lbs

Dependability & punctuality

Valid Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Bobcats/Backhoes/Front-end loaders

Power tools

Job description

City of DeSoto seeks a Maintenance/Street Worker to perform a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. Responsibilities include concrete/asphalt work, maintaining roadways, and ensuring site safety and traffic control.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours. CDL-B is preferred; residency within 30 minutes of the service center is expected.