Streets & Drainage Serviceperson

City-of-Tomball-1; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tomball is seeking a Streets & Drainage Serviceperson to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks for maintenance of streets, parks, and drainage projects. You will operate equipment, trim trees, mulch debris, and contribute to a safe, efficient work environment.

The role requires physical activity, ability to lift heavy weights, and adherence to safety protocols in outdoor conditions. This is a non-exempt, on-site position with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• HS/GED or equivalent education is required.
• No prior relevant work experience required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim streets and alleys; perform ditching to ensure proper elevation.
• Install culverts and cover with appropriate material; landscape tasks.
• Repair and maintain city signs; perform general labor per instruction.
• Operate motor vehicles and maintenance equipment; follow safety standards.
• Assist with waste management and sign management duties as assigned.

Skills

Streets & drainage basics

Equipment operation

Team player

Education

HS/GED

Tools

Back-hoe

Mini excavator

Tractor

Zero turn

Skid steer

Dump truck

Job description

The City of Tomball will be accepting applications for a Streets & Drainage Serviceperson. This role will responsible for performing a range of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance, landscaping, and general upkeep of City facilities and systems. Focuses on ensuring streets, parks, and drainage projects are maintained efficiently and safely.Reports To ForemanFLSA Non-ExemptPositions Supervised N/AStreets & Drainage Serviceperson functions include but are not limited to the following.Street and Ditch Maintenance: Mow and trim streets and alleyways. Perform ditching tasks to ensure proper elevation. Install culverts and cover them with the appropriate material.Landscaping: Trim trees and edge sidewalks. Operate equipment for tree trimming and dispose of cut limbs through mulching or dumping. Ensure proper cutting of grass in ditches.Waste Management: Pick up loose trash in the city. Empty trash cans located on main streets.Sign Management: Repair and maintain city signs. Install new signs using post diggers and hand tools.General Repairs: Address discrepancies between driveways and streets (tie-ins). Conduct general labor work or repair as instructed.Equipment Operation: Operate various motor vehicles and maintenance equipment. Ensure all equipment is handled safely and efficiently.Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.Basic understanding of streets and drainage maintenance processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols.Ability to operate machinery, hand tools, and perform basic landscaping and maintenance tasks.Follow instructions, work as part of a team, adapt to changing tasks, and ensure safety standards are met consistently.Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.Back-hoe, mini excavator, tractor, zero turn, Skid steer and dump truck.Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.The work is typically performed outdoors.May be required to work in high or dangerous places.Work may involve potentially life-threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemical/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.May be required to work in confined spaces.May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.Work requires the ability to climb and balance.Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colorsMust be able to lift more than 60 pounds.Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.SALARY:Hiring range - $45,267- $47,530 ($21.76 - $22.85)Salary range - $45,267 - $64,280**Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications**Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.Education HS_GEDExperience No previous relevant work experience is required.CertificationsLicensing Drivers License