Street Maintenance Worker

City of Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Street Maintenance worker to help maintain and repair streets, roadways and City infrastructure under basic supervision. You will operate PWD vehicles and equipment following safety rules and standard procedures.

The role requires use of proper safety precautions, regular attendance, and ability to work with the public with courtesy. A Texas Driver's license is required; CDL is preferred but not mandatory initially.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, and infrastructure.
• Operates PWD vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains safety and reports hazards and hazards, and incidents.
• Attends regularly to support division operations.

Skills

Safe operation

Follow instructions

Cooperative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department

Street

Reports to

Street Supervisor

Summary

Under basic supervision, performs a variety of basic labor tasks to maintain streets, roadways and City infrastructure for the Public Works Department (PWD); operates vehicles, equipment and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Supports the division operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or GED preferred. Some related work experience is desired. Knowledge of:

• Basic traffic control and safety procedures and regulations.

Skill In

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers

Physical demands and working environment

Work is performed indoors, outdoors and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.

Other

All applicants must have a basic level of speaking and understanding English in order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

License and certification requirements

Must possess a Texas Driver's license. A Texas Class B CDL is preferred but if hired without one will be given the opportunity to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Salary: $20.78 - $26.01 per hour