Street Maintenance Worker

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of basic labor tasks under supervision, maintaining streets, roadways and city infrastructure for the Public Works Department.

The role involves operating vehicles and equipment safely, following procedures, and assisting with maintenance and repairs. Strong safety awareness and ability to follow instructions are essential; Texas Driver's license required, CDL preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; some related work experience desired.
• Knowledge of basic traffic control and safety procedures.
• Skill in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, and infrastructure.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks; clears foliage and debris and cleans drains and vacant properties; cross-trains in PWD skills.
• Maintains and operates PWD vehicles and equipment according to Department standards.
• Uses proper safety precautions; reports problems and emergencies; avoids unsafe acts and injuries.
• Supports division operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Interacts courteously with the public and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues.

Skills

Safe tool use

Follow SOPs

Read and follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tools & equipment maintenance

Traffic control equipment

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.