Road Crewman Precinct 2

Cameron County•Brownsville, TX

3h•$32,547•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair or construction of road and drainage infrastructure. Duties include maintaining existing roadways, drainage structures, and grounds. Will operate manual and hand power tools. Positions in this class perform routine maintenance and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer maintenance questions; and maintain repair documents and records.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience performing road maintenance and/or construction work
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License
Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50 - 100 pounds)
Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally
Exposure to damp/wet surfaces, duty conditions, fumes and odors, flammable liquids and high noise levels

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Performs road maintenance, brush cutting, trimming and trash removal
Assists paving crew in the construction of roads and drainage improvements
Performs manual labor at construction sites
Patches roadways
Utilizes flagging vehicles to direct traffic on road construction for public safety
Picks up and disposes of trash, brush and dead animals
Installs pipes for driveways
Marks and cuts concrete driveways
Assists in the installation of drainage culverts, roadside ditch work, road shoulder widening and cleaning drain ditches
Assists in setting blue tops for grade / elevation control
Provides flagger assistance when working road projects
Works with power tools in a safe manner
Assists in picking up trash, debris, and tires
Assists in the cleaning and providing preventive maintenance to light to heavy road construction equipment including motor graders, pavers, rollers, chip spreaders, loaders, backhoes and tractors
Prepares various department documents requiring knowledge of department policies, programs, and procedures and which may involve researching, compiling, analyzing, retrieving and/or summarizing data
Performs other related duties as required