Public Works Maintenance Worker I, II, or III - Streets

City of Plano, TX•Plano, TX

57d•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence). The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Public Works Maintenance Worker I, Public Works Maintenance Worker II or Public Works Maintenance Worker III classification. The hourly rate for the Public Works Maintenance Worker I is $18.81 per hour; for the Public Works Maintenance Worker II is $19.75 per hour; and for the Public Works Maintenance Worker III is $20.74. 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. Public Works Maintenance Worker I (The job descriptions for the Public Works Maintenance Worker II and the Public Works Maintenance Worker III are listed below.) Summary of Duties: Under close supervision, the Public Works Maintenance Worker performs light to heavy manual labor to repair and maintain City of Plano infrastructure within streets, alleys, easements and Rights of Way. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level classification in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision. This classification is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker II and III in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill. Public Works Maintenance Worker II Summary of Duties: Under regular supervision, the Public Works Maintenance Worker performs light to heavy manual labor to repair and maintain City of Plano infrastructure including water lines, sewer lines, streets, sidewalks and alleys with the City's easements and Rights of Way. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the mid-level classification in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. The incumbent follows routine procedures and guidelines in the application of prescribed duties and works under close supervision. This classification is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker III in that the latter performs more complex technical duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill. Public Works Maintenance Worker III Summary of Duties: Under minimal supervision, the Public Works Maintenance Worker performs light to heavy manual labor to repair and maintain City of Plano infrastructure including water lines, sewer lines, streets, sidewalks and alleys within the City's easements and Rights of Way. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced classification in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policies. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

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.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Experience: 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.
Licenses and Certifications: Must have a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license upon employment.
Conditions of Employment: 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.
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

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.
All functions assigned to Public Works Maintenance Worker I Position
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.
All functions assigned to Public Works Maintenance Worker II Position
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.
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