Public Maintenance Worker - Street

Kingsville, City of•Kingsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the maintenance, construction, or installation of streets, bridges, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, and traffic control devices. Participates in any other related work as required or assigned.

Requirements

Six months experience in using hammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, shovels, drills, power saw.
Knowledge of city, state, federal regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment in public spaces.
Knowledge of proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand tools and power tools.
Knowledge of mechanical, proper care and skillful/safe operation of equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, read addresses, directions, and signs.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Possession of Valid Driver’s License
Satisfactory Driving Record
Proof of Citizenship and /or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and /or materials.
Climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment.
Hears and sees clearly when working around equipment or in traffic.
Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

One year of general maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks.
Operates a variety of motorized equipment including tractors and trucks, and uses a variety of power tools.
Maintains streets and alleys.
Cuts and removes brush, grass, timber, and other debris from streets, drainage structures, and other city property.
Participates in repairing streets.
Spreads asphalt and gravel.
Sets flares and erects barricades.
Directs traffic at work sites.
Paints and installs traffic markings.
Responsible for maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
Works in trenches and confined spaces.
Serves on standby crew for after-hour emergency work as required.
Does minor carpentry work, painting, and concrete work.