Construction and Maintenance Worker
About The Position
Performs manual work in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities. Duties include maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure, sewer systems, meters, roadways, vehicles, and equipment. The position may be assigned to Water, Solid Waste, Streets, or Wastewater Collection and may involve work in confined spaces, use of respiratory equipment, and contact with critical infrastructure. Critical-infrastructure assignments are subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. A physical exam is required; specified assignments also require respiratory fitness testing before employment and annually thereafter.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months of construction or maintenance experience; alternatively, a relevant combination of education and experience may qualify.
- Pass a required physical exam.
- For Water (Pipeline Maintenance): ability to work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- For Solid Waste and Streets assignments: possession of a Texas Operator's License.
- For Wastewater Collection: be clean-shaven to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus; pass a respiratory fitness physical before employment and annually thereafter; have a high school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of types and uses of hand tools and construction and maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of methods used to construct and maintain a variety of public works.
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment and equipment such as a hydrocleaner, vacuum truck, and, for Wastewater Collection only, CCTV and SCBA units.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds; Wastewater Collection assignments frequently require lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds.
- Frequently walk, stand, bend, and kneel during the shift; push and pull objects; continuously flex and rotate the upper trunk; reach above, at, or below shoulder height; and coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement to operate a vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Install and repair water meters and water and wastewater lines.
- Assist with operating specialized equipment to clean and inspect sewer lines and sewer taps.
- Clean and repair manholes, and raise and lower manholes and meter boxes.
- Occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools and lighter construction equipment, such as a skid steer.
- Order parts and supplies; clean, repair, and test meters.
- Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Assist in setting up appropriate traffic control devices in work areas.
- Assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining city roadways.
- Keep a daily log of equipment oil levels.
- Perform related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
