Street Maintenance Technician

City of Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Streets Maintenance Worker to perform basic labor tasks and assist in maintaining streets, roadways and City infrastructure for the Public Works Department. Duties include operating vehicles and equipment safely in accordance with procedures.

Essentials include unskilled to semi-skilled tasks, cross-training in PWD skills, and adherence to safety protocols. A Texas Driver's license is required; CDL is preferred with one year to obtain if lacking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some related work experience is desired.
• Knowledge of basic traffic control and safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, and infrastructure, in compliance with PWD safety regulations and procedures; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks; assists with street maintenance, clears foliage and debris and cleans drains and vacant properties; cross-trains in a variety of PWD skills.
• Maintains and operates PWD vehicles and equipment according to Department standards.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.

Skills

Traffic safety basics

Equipment operation

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some related work experience

Job description

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Streets Maintenance Worker to perform basic labor tasks and assist in maintaining streets, roadways and City infrastructure for the Public Works Department. Duties include operating vehicles and equipment safely in accordance with procedures.

Essentials include unskilled to semi-skilled tasks, cross-training in PWD skills, and adherence to safety protocols. A Texas Driver's license is required; CDL is preferred with one year to obtain if lacking.