Street Maintenance Worker

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker to support the Street division in maintaining streets, roadways, and City infrastructure under basic supervision. The role involves operating vehicles and equipment in compliance with safety regulations while performing a variety of labor tasks as needed.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and knowledge of basic traffic control and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of basic traffic control and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, and infrastructure.
• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks; clear foliage and debris and clean drains.
• Operate and maintain PWD vehicles and equipment safely.
• Report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Maintain regular attendance and cooperate with staff and the public.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Verbal/written instructions

Cooperation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Street Maintenance Worker

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.