Street Maintenance Worker I

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a dedicated individual for a position involving manual labor related to street maintenance within the Town of Texas, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include performing street repairs, assisting with winter operations, and maintaining Public Works equipment. A high school diploma/GED and a valid Texas Driver's License are necessary.

The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions, requiring physical strength and safety equipment. Opportunities for overtime and emergency callbacks may arise.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and power tools safely.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including street repairs, sign installation, and debris removal.
• Assist in winter weather operations and maintain Public Works equipment.

Skills

Operate hand tools

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Street Maintenance Crew Lead, performs manual labor tasks including minor street repairs, installation and maintenance of street signs and traffic control devices, filling sandbags, picking up debris on streets and rights‑of‑way, and cleaning drain inlets and flumes. Assists in winter weather operations by applying sand, salt, and other anti‑icing materials before and during weather events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs street maintenance, including pothole repairs and crack sealing.
• Collects and removes debris from streets and right‑of‑way areas.
• Assists with street striping, sign installation, and repair.
• Cleans storm drain inlets and flumes as needed.
• Performs concrete pours and builds forms for concrete projects, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and drive approaches.
• Shovels, rakes, tamps, and levels asphalt.
• Assists with work‑zone traffic control setup.
• Assists in winter weather operations.
• Performs right‑of‑way maintenance as needed, including mowing, weed eating, and tree trimming.
• Performs general maintenance of Public Works equipment, including barricade maintenance, filling sandbags, and maintaining materials inventory.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to wear City‑approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Most work is performed in an outdoor environment that may include inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; confined spaces; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In all cases, appropriate procedures and PPE will be utilized.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic devices, and utility location equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License required.
• Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of employment, a valid Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License.

OR

• Any combination of related education and experience that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job. *

*Obtaining a valid Class A CDL Driver’s License is required within one (1) year of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must pass a driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.
• Must be able to work overtime and emergency call back as needed or determined by the business needs of the department.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Haslet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.