Public Works Technician - Streets

City of Athens•City of Athens, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs street maintenance of rights-of-way in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include operating equipment, machines, tools and work aids: backhoe, front-end loader, trenchers, skid steer loaders, jack hammer, air compressor, pumps, signs and traffic signals, dump trucks and other vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Possession of a valid State of Texas Class C driver's license.
Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
Ability to perform the specialized semi-skilled maintenance and repair.
Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

one year of general maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs street repair and maintenance including patching asphalt streets, repair concrete streets and sidewalks, catch basins, manholes and storm sewer lines.
Assists in the installation and repair of storm sewers, water lines, storm drain junctions, and the cleaning of storm sewer lines and drainage ditches.
Operates various small equipment and large vehicles.
Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Performs routine maintenance to equipment on a daily basis.
Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
Follows departmental policies and procedures.
Reports City code violations to supervisor.
Responds to emergencies as needed.
May be required to work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by on call basis.
Performs tree trimming on street rights-of-way.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.