Street Repair & Drainage Technician

Hattiesburg Water Plant; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Water Plant is seeking a Facility Maintenance Repair role in the Public Works Streets division. This semi-skilled position focuses on maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, and drainage ditches, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The job requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Mississippi driver's license. Heavy lifting and extreme weather work are common, with duties including equipment and vehicle upkeep and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.
• Heavy lifting, stooping, etc. required.
• Prior experience with asphalt and concrete preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure area to ensure safety of the public.
• Haul asphalt, dirt and gravel to appropriate location as needed.
• Lay concrete to repair streets, sidewalks and driveways.
• Fill potholes existing on streets and designated properties.
• Clear streets of debris and garbage when necessary.
• Replace sod at new construction sites or when damage is done during construction or repair.
• Lay pipes for drainage ditches.
• Clear debris from ditches by machine or manually.
• Mow, weed eat, and rake leaves around right-of-ways and other city streets to keep City of Hattiesburg pristine.

Skills

Punctuality

Team player

Communication

Dependable

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hattiesburg Water Plant is seeking a Facility Maintenance Repair role in the Public Works Streets division. This semi-skilled position focuses on maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, and drainage ditches, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The job requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Mississippi driver's license. Heavy lifting and extreme weather work are common, with duties including equipment and vehicle upkeep and emergency response as needed.