Street & Bridge Maintenance Tech I

City of Bay City•Bay City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in the Street Maintenance Technician series. The employee performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on public works infrastructure, including streets, storm drainage, alleys, signs, traffic systems, pavement markings, sidewalks, water, and wastewater systems. Trucks and other powered equipment may be operated on a training basis or for repetitive tasks. The position includes manual labor and operation of a range of vehicles, machinery, and tools. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, often in extreme heat or cold, wet conditions, and environments involving noise, vibration, fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances. The role requires 24-hour on-call availability for emergencies; shift work, including weekends and holidays, may be required. Normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Overtime may be required, and schedules may be adjusted during emergencies. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Direction is received from the Crew Leader, Foreman, Street & Bridge Superintendent, Assistant Director of Public Works, Director of Public Works, or occasionally more experienced workers. This is a Level I position under Section 6.11.6 of the Personnel Guidelines.

Requirements

At least one year of responsible experience in roadway construction, maintenance, and repair relating to streets and bridges.
Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and a safe driving record.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of roadway construction and maintenance procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of equipment and techniques used in minor construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Knowledge of and proficiency in using tools and equipment required for maintenance and repair activities.
Knowledge of and ability to follow job safety procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, and make decisions.
Ability to perform basic math to lay out and estimate materials needed for a job.
Good communication skills, including a calm demeanor when responding to customer questions or complaints and interacting with the public.
Ability to work within established guidelines and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to operate a pickup truck, dump truck, tractor, forklift, front-end loader, dozer, and miscellaneous power tools.
Pass a medical physical examination, drug test, and criminal background check.
Meet the stated physical demands, including heavy work and occasionally lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to read design drawings, written reports, and instructions, and accurately record information and summaries of events.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class B CDL or higher.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Certified flagger or previous experience as a flagger.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of storm drainage and roadway systems, including patching potholes, laying asphalt, pouring concrete, and installing traffic signs.
Assist with preparing and dismantling work sites, including placing and removing barricades.
Follow safety regulations, wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment, erect proper barricades and signage, and use appropriate equipment and materials.
Clear roadside areas and other City properties by trimming trees, cutting brush, raking, and hoeing.
Operate equipment, machinery, and tools such as trucks, backhoes, air compressors, jackhammers, pumps, loaders, dozers, concrete saws and mixers, hammer drills, generators, chainsaws, tractors, and mowers.
Perform traffic control as needed.
Visually inspect roadways for distress and failures.
Participate in chemical application duties as assigned, including storing, mixing, and spraying herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, ensuring proper application and compliance with applicable laws and health and safety regulations.
Assist other City departments with special projects and events.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and clean assigned equipment and related tools.
Work overtime and participate in an on-call rotation as required.
Abide by policies, procedures, and rules associated with the City’s Safety Program.
Participate in employee performance evaluations in accordance with City employee guidelines.
Support City and department goals, serve citizens, work as part of a team, organize work and resources, communicate effectively, and complete work safely, accurately, and on schedule.