Maintenance Worker - Sanitation

City of Longview, TX•Longview, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual labor and unskilled 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 Examples of Duties Performs a variety of manual labor and unskilled equipment operation; learns to maintain streets, roadway, water and sewer systems, infrastructure, parks, grounds and facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment. Performs maintenance tasks and general labor work within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Learns to assist 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; learns to make minor facility repairs. Delivers recycling/trash containers to residents; collects garbage and recyclables from customer locations; pick up dead animal carcasses from city property and right of way; deposits collected materials at processing/disposal facilities. Learns traffic control functions; follows safety regulations in all work sites. Learns to operate and maintain specialized vehicles, tools and equipment; cleans and assists with maintenance work on tools and equipment. Completes required daily logs and reports. Learns to utilize 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. Responds to emergencies as directed. Increases ability to perform a variety of work tasks and maintenance procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one year of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor and unskilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment
Maintains streets, roadway, water and sewer systems, infrastructure, parks, grounds and facilities
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; learns to make minor facility repairs
Delivers recycling/trash containers to residents; collects garbage and recyclables from customer locations; pick up dead animal carcasses from city property and right of way; deposits collected materials at processing/disposal facilities
Operate and maintain specialized vehicles, tools and equipment
Completes required daily logs and reports
Reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries
Responds to emergencies as directed