Construction & Maintenance Worker

City of Lubbock • 402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual work in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with an additional six months experience in construction or maintenance; or any relevant combination of education and experience
• Physical exam required
• Water: Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.
• This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.
• Wastewater Collection - Must be clean shaven in order to wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Respiratory Fitness physical required as part of the pre-employment physical and annually every year after
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand tools and equipment for construction and maintenance
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and other equipment such as Hydrocleaner, Vacuum truck, (CCTV and SCBA units - Wastewater Collection only)
• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Wastewater Collection - frequently lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift.
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift.
• Push and pull objects.
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Reach above, at, or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water meters, water, and wastewater lines
• Assist in the operation of specialized equipment in cleaning and inspecting sewer lines and sewer taps
• Clean and repair manholes
• Raise and lower manholes and meter boxes
• Occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools, and lighter construction equipment, i.e.; skid steer
• Order parts and supplies
• Clean, repair, and test meters
• Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Assist in setting up proper traffic control devices in work areas
• Assist in the operation, inspection and maintenance of all city roadways
• Keep a daily log of oil levels in equipment
• Performs related duties as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED