Maintenance Worker, Lead - Drainage

About the position

Performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment for a wide variety of job functions in various City departments, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled equipment operation in order to maintain streets, roadway, water and sewer systems, infrastructure, parks, grounds and facilities as assigned.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of streets, roadways, sewers, parks, and infrastructure.
• Maintains landscaping and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris.
• Digs and fills holes; patches, clears and repairs roadway and adjoining areas; installs and maintains signs.
• Cleans and maintains City parks and facilities; makes minor facility repairs.
• Delivers recycling/trash containers to residents.
• Performs traffic control activities as needed; follows safety regulations in all work sites.
• Operates and maintains a variety of specialized vehicles, tools and equipment; cleans and performs routine maintenance work on tools and equipment.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Cross-trains in a variety of work tasks and maintenance procedures.
• Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required when assigned to the Public Works Division.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days
• 10 paid holidays
• 15 sick days
• Retirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one match
• Paid Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• Emergency Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Free employee health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement