Drainage Worker

City of Schertz • Schertz, TX

72d

About The Position

This is a semi-skilled and/or skilled work involved in the maintenance and up-keep of drainage ditches, channels and right of ways. May have limited responsibility for: the preparation of reports and records; daily contact with the public requiring tact, diplomacy and professionalism; may make numerous work decisions weekly, varying in complexity; may have limited supervisory assignments; reports Drainage crew activity daily. This position may be filled as a Worker Trainee, Worker I or II and may perform as a leader of a crew or crews.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent for Worker Trainee & Worker I.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years’ experience in related field with heavy equipment and supervisory training for Worker II.
• Completion of basic training in Grounds Keeping, Earth Moving Equipment, Material Handling, Specialty Equipment, and Safety & Operations for Worker I.
• Completion of basic and advanced training in Grounds Keeping, Earth Moving Equipment, Material Handling, Specialty Equipment, and Safety & Operations for Worker II.
• Above average knowledge of construction procedures and materials, equipment operations and maintenance, drainage maintenance, repair work and grounds maintenance.
• Above average knowledge of hand tools, shop equipment and power tools.
• Must have above average communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• Must be able to operate digital devices such as smart phones, computers and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws and chippers to maintain drainage ditches, alleys, right of ways and other assigned areas.
• Operates and maintains City trucks and trailers.
• Cleans and performs simple repairs on gutters, drains, underground storm utility systems, culverts and other structures.
• Excavates and back-fills trenches and other areas with hand tools.
• Operates earth moving equipment such as dump trucks, trailers, backhoes and loaders to maintain drainage channels (rehabilitation and silt removal), alleys, right of ways, and other assigned areas.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, trucks, dump trucks and trailers.
• Loads and unloads construction materials, bench stock supplies and others as assigned.
• Operates specialty equipment such as street sweepers, tractors, shredders in various sizes, skid steers with specialty attachments, spray skids and others as assigned.
• Follows procedures for safe and effective work zone and traffic control when required.
• Follows procedures for safe handling and application of pesticides and other hazardous chemicals.
• Follows procedures for lock-out-tag-out of equipment.
• Operates power tools and light construction equipment.
• Performs rough carpentry, painting, and concrete work.
• Performs scheduled vehicle and equipment inspections and records maintenance actions on proper forms.
• Assists other Public Works Division/City Departments when requested.
• Records work performed and man-hour expenditures on work orders.
• Participates in on-call schedules and duties: On-call duties during City-wide events, extenuating circumstances and emergencies (weather related or other) may be extended to all Public Works personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Coordinates, supervises and performs 'On the Job Training' and City Safety Programs.
• Maintains inventories related to division equipment and supplies.
• Familiarization with City of Schertz Code of Ordinances, as well as other drainage and drainage infrastructure standards and specification codes.
• Assumes the duties of their supervisor in his/her absence.
• Good Housekeeping and organization of tools, equipment, vehicles and work area.
• Assures crews are organized and ready to complete task at hand.
• Application of pesticides and proper handling and use of other chemicals.

Benefits

• Salary range based on qualifications and level of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees