Street Maintenance Worker I

Alvarado, City of (TX); Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarado, City of (TX) is seeking a Street Maintenance Worker to support the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, alleys, and drainage structures. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing manual labor, and assisting other departments as needed, including during emergencies.

Under supervision, you will follow safety protocols, respond to public inquiries, and work on-call during holidays, weekends, and severe weather events. A valid Texas driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of construction or maintenance experience is required.
• A valid Texas Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semiskilled manual labor to maintain and repair street and drainage infrastructure.
• Inspect equipment and tools for proper operating condition.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to keep equipment in proper working order.
• Follow safety precautions while performing job duties.
• Participate in construction, maintenance, and repair work using established procedures.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Respond to customer concerns and requests for service politely.
• Follow established work schedule with punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Public inquiries handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under administrative supervision, the Street Maintenance Worker is included in all phases of operations for the department, including but not limited to the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, alleys, and drainage structures. Other duties may include assisting other departments as needed such as parks, sewer, water maintenance, and operating heavy equipment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Street Crew Leader and is not a supervisory role. The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform unskilled and semiskilled manual labor tasks to maintain and repair street and drainage infrastructure; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Inspects equipment and tools for proper operating condition
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to keep equipment in proper working order.
• Follow applicable safety precautions while performing job duties.
• Participate in construction, maintenance, and repair work, using established procedures.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Respond to customer concerns and requests for service in a pleasant manner.
• Follow established work schedule with punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Operations, services, and activities of implemented street maintenance program.
• Methods and techniques of street maintenance equipment operation.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to

• Operate a variety of street maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform manual labor.
• Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.
• Work On Call, holidays, and weekends along with emergency situations as necessary.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work efficiently and safely with others.
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks as required.
• Respond appropriately to public inquiries and complaints in a tactful, courteous manner.
• Make responsible decisions with little or no instructions.
• To perform job functions with little supervision.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of construction or maintenance experience

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Texas Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Special Requirements

The Public Works Department team members are considered essential employees for the community and play a critical role in maintaining and restoring infrastructure services during emergencies. Team members will be required to be reachable and ready to come to work immediately when on-call, or when a critical situation arises, like severe weather events, power outages, or significant equipment malfunctions, to help manage the response and minimize disruption to operations.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis, 25 lbs., and on an occasional basis, 50-100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include the ability to read, write, make observations, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.