Public Works Maintenance Worker I, II, or III - Utility Cut Services

City of Plano, TX • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Are you ready to play a key role in keeping Plano safe and functional? We're looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join the City of Plano Public Works team! As a Maintenance Worker, you'll be hands-on in preparing and securing job sites, setting up traffic control devices, and maintaining essential tools and equipment. You'll help repair and maintain streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, and storm drains while operating equipment like vibratory compactors, jackhammers, and more. From pothole repairs to debris removal, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community. With a commitment to safety, teamwork, and consistent attendance, you can help ensure Plano remains a vibrant and thriving city. Apply now to start your journey with the City of Plano! Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job - and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication. As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits: $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement Up to three weeks of paid vacation Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year Nine paid holidays Tuition Assistance Free Library Card Free recreation center membership And so much more! Learn about our benefits here. Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Safety practices and procedures; proper and efficient use of hand and power tools; methods of tool and equipment maintenance; traffic control and barricade placement.
• Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating light equipment; performing routine construction and repair work; completing basic mathematical calculations and measurements.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year of previous maintenance or construction experience preferred.
• Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
• Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.
• Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, streets, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand tools, power tools, and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
• Must have a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license upon employment.
• One (1) year of previous maintenance or construction experience required. Two (2) years of previous maintenance or construction experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Class "A" CDL driver's license.
• Must have Work Zone Safety Certification.
• Three years of previous maintenance or construction experience preferred. Two (2) years of previous maintenance or construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists preparing work areas; and securing job sites by setting up traffic control devices such as cones, barricades and advance warning signs.
• Prepares tools, materials, and equipment necessary for daily tasks; cleans, inspects and maintains tools, equipment, and trucks.
• Complies with all written city policies and procedures
• Understands how to use basic personal protective equipment
• Drives to and from work locations as assigned
• Repairs and maintains City infrastructure in relation to streets, alley, sidewalks, curbs and storm drains and miscellaneous repairs as required.
• Operates various equipment to include, vibratory compactor, mud jack machine, crack sealer, jackhammer, mortar mixer, weed-eaters, chain saws, grinder, shovel, and related power and hand tools.
• Assists in debris removal from rights-of-way and drainage ways
• Performs temporary street repairs such as pothole repair.
• Assists with setting up forms for curb pours, sidewalks and street repairs.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Able to operates various equipment to include tandem dump truck, roller, forklift, centrifugal trash pumps, vibratory compactor, mud jack machine, crack sealer, jackhammer, mortar mixer, weed-eaters, chain saws, grinder, shovel, and related power and hand tools.
• Able to drive dump truck for assignments as required by supervisor.
• Proficient in the setup of forms for curb pours, sidewalks and street repairs with minimal supervision.
• Able to monitor equipment operator to prevent damage to other utility lines while digging.
• Pours and finishes concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and streets.
• Inspects work in progress and at completion for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, plans, specifications and standards of quality and safety.
• May answer emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as placing traffic barricades, signage and cones.
• Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
• Trains other Maintenance Workers on all aspects of field work and safety

Benefits

• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees