Streets Maintenance Worker

City of Midlothian; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midlothian in Texas seeks a Street Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of repair, maintenance, and construction tasks on streets and stormwater systems under supervision. The role requires operating equipment and following safety procedures in outdoor environments.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and municipal experience; possession of a Texas Class A CDL or ability to obtain within one year is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a municipality preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class A CDL, or obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and patch streets, curbs, sidewalks, fences, gutters, and pipes; may involve digging, setting forms, sawing, backfilling, laying asphalt, and concrete work.
• Operate and maintain light equipment and power tools; including dump trucks, sweeper, sander, front-end loader, snow plow, skid steer.
• Direct or flag traffic around working crews and assist during emergencies.
• Perform routine maintenance and report mechanical problems; assist in preventative maintenance for flood control.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

***Starting Hiring Range: $17.67 - $21.65 hourly***

Under direct supervision of the Streets Supervisor, performs a variety of street and stormwater repair, maintenance, and construction tasks, including manual labor and equipment operation

• Maintains streets by repairing and patching as needed, including: streets, curbs, sidewalks, fences, gutters, and pipes which may include digging, setting forms, sawing, backfilling areas, laying asphalt, pouring cement, and removing snow and ice.
• Hauls asphalt, sand, gravel, and various materials.
• Performs routine maintenance and reports mechanical problems to supervisor or lead worker.
• Assists in preventative maintenance for flood control.
• Removes and disposes trash along main streets and drainage ditches. Cleans ditches, culverts, and storm water ditches.
• Mows, weed-eats, trims trees in streets, alleys, and drainage areas.
• Conducts general maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Assists in carpentry layout work; builds and repairs fences.
• Operates specialized equipment such as dump trucks, sweeper, sander, front-end loader, snow plow, and skid steer.
• Directs or flags traffic around working crews.
• Assists other department as needed during emergencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent, is preferred.

Experience in a similar role with a municipality, is preferred.

• This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation.
• A comprehensive, practical knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures of hazardous chemicals and materials, including hot asphalt.
• Knowledge of city and departmental practices, procedures, and systems.
• Ability to operate and maintain light equipment, power tools, and hand tools, including pick, jack hammer, tamper, level loop, chainsaw, roller, and sprayer.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability to allocate and utilize limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Advanced ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Special Requirements

This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to regulated random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Licenses & Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s license, or equivalent if out of state, with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards, or must obtain within within one (1) year of employment.

Work Environment

Work involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to extreme and inclement weather conditions, disagreeable elements, and noise. Working environment includes the potential of exposure to dust, chemicals, and mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to moving traffic, confined spaces, loud noises, fumes, irritants, rodents, and insects. Physical demands require a heavy strength level frequent lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading of objects weighing up to 80 lbs., and occasional pushing and pulling objects up to 100 lbs. Continuous physical exertion and repetitive motion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, legs, back, or sensory faculties. Climbs, kneels, squats, stoops, bends, or walks in confined spaces. May be subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, and operating equipment.

Mobility within a field and outdoor environment is required.
Subject to be on‑call during non‑working hours.
Must be available to work during severe weather events.