Public Works Maintenance Technician

City of Brentwood•Brentwood, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking candidates for Maintenance Technician at the City of Brentwood, TN Brentwood Public Works Department. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, being outdoors, operating equipment, and helping keep the community safe, clean, and well-maintained. Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of important public works duties related to road maintenance, drainage, erosion control, signage, right-of-way maintenance, brush collection, and other essential City services. The Public Works Department maintains more than 500 lane miles of roadway and right-of-way, replaces and maintains street signs, collects brush from each residence once per month, performs right-of-way mowing and street sweeping, and maintains storm sewer infrastructure including culverts, catch basins, and open ditch systems. The department also supports traffic operations as needed. The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County just south of Nashville, is one of Tennessee’s most desirable suburban communities. The City is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational opportunities, and high standard of living.

Requirements

Has experience operating equipment, tools, machinery, or vehicles in a hands-on work environment
Is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn
Can work independently while also contributing as part of a team
Takes pride in serving the public and helping maintain the Brentwood community
Has a valid driver’s license
Has a valid Commercial Driver’s License, or is willing to obtain one within twelve months of hire.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Some construction, maintenance, or labor experience is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
A valid driver’s license is required.
A valid Commercial Driver’s License is required within the first twelve months of employment.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, mower, edger, chipper, washer, chain saw, hand tools, carpentry tools, mechanic tools, lawn tools, janitorial tools, etc.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty pounds of force frequently.
Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Maintenance Worker I.
Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
Ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.
Ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.
Ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Maintenance Technician.
Ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Nice To Haves

Enjoys working outdoors and performing hands-on work

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, edgers, chipper machines, chainsaws, power washers, post drivers, and other equipment as needed
Perform outdoor maintenance and labor duties such as cutting trees, spreading salt or gravel, patching roads, removing trash and litter, painting, washing trucks, cleaning ditches and storm drains, and supporting roadside projects
Assist with bricklaying, pipe laying, sign installation, asphalt repair, right-of-way maintenance, and storm drainage repairs
Support the Public Works team during routine maintenance, special projects, and weather-related response needs such as plowing snow and storm damage removal
Complete related work orders, reports, and documentation as needed
Respond professionally to routine questions from City staff, officials, residents, and members of the public

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule Options (Employee choice of a 4/10 or 5/8 schedule; specific workdays are based on departmental needs.)
Transportation Allowance
CDL Supplemental Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Attendance Bonus
Longevity Bonus
Health and Vision Insurance (City pays employee’s premium and shares cost of dependent coverage.)
Dental Reimbursement Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Retirement (Pension) Program
Deferred Compensation
YMCA Membership
Williamson County REC Center Discounted Membership
Bank/Credit Union Membership
Library Membership
Employee Assistance Program (ADA)