Streets Services - Street Maintenance Technician Trainee, I, II, III, IV

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs skilled work in the construction and maintenance of street and alley systems, including right-of-way earthwork preparation and construction of rigid (portland concrete), flexible (asphaltic) base, and gravel surfaces. The position also operates and performs preventive maintenance on heavy construction and maintenance equipment and machinery. The posting covers Trainee and Levels I–IV, with duties and qualifications varying by level. Trainee through Level III exercise no supervision; Level IV may provide technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff. Duties include operating dump trucks, rollers, water trucks, sweepers, loaders, asphalt equipment, backhoes, paving machines, reclaimers, and—in Level IV—motor graders and truck tractors. Work also includes preparing and compacting soils and pavement materials, concrete formwork and finishing, pothole patching, placing traffic-control devices, and other assigned work. Level IV performs final grading and pavement work and may lead a team. The position requires outdoor work and travel to different work sites. The work environment includes exposure to noise, extreme outdoor heat and cold, vibration, chemicals, and mechanical hazards. The overall strength demand is heavy, including lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

A high school diploma, high school transcript, or GED certificate is required at hire for applicants who do not have a valid CDL license; college transcripts are not accepted.
Trainee/Level I: A Class A CDL permit within 90 days of employment and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement within 90 days are required; the posting also states a Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement within 90 days is required.
Trainee/Level I: Work Zone Traffic Control certification is required within 12 months of employment.
Level II: Experience with a basic understanding of rigid and flexible pavements and experience operating and servicing heavy and large construction equipment are required.
Level II: Six months of work in the Street Division and/or formal heavy-equipment operating training from an accredited school or training program is required.
Level II: A valid Class A CDL with Water Tanker endorsement is required.
Level III: Demonstrated competence in the Street Maintenance Technician series, including the ability to achieve rough grades in base preparation with heavy equipment and a moderate understanding of rigid and flexible pavements.
Level IV: Three years of experience equivalent to Street Maintenance Technician III, or three years of prior experience in construction and maintenance of rigid and flexible pavement, is required.
Level IV: Must demonstrate competence in the Street Maintenance Technician series, including laying rigid and flexible pavements, achieving finished engineered grades in base preparation, setting concrete forms to engineered specifications, placing reinforcing steel, and laying hot-mix asphalt with an asphalt rake/loot or laydown machine.
HazCom training is required within 60 days of employment.
Ability to travel to different work sites.
Ability to perform the position’s heavy physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of safe equipment operation, work hazards and applicable safety precautions, traffic laws and regulations, and safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to operate and care for tools, machinery, and equipment; perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs; follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly; recognize equipment deficiencies; and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to follow the City of Abilene Core Values and work as a team member with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Trainee/Level I: Previous light or medium construction-equipment experience is preferred.
Level II: Two years of work experience is preferred.
Level III: Four years of experience operating heavy equipment and/or working in Street Maintenance Technician II positions is preferred.
Level III: A valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Cargo endorsement is preferred.
Level IV: Four or more years of experience equivalent to Street Maintenance Technician III, or three years of prior experience in construction and maintenance of rigid and flexible pavement, is preferred.
Level IV: A valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Cargo endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate dump trucks with capacity to haul up to 18 tons of materials.
Perform minor maintenance and servicing on operated or assigned equipment, report mechanical or other problems, and make minor operating adjustments.
Perform manual work as required and operate mechanical sweepers, compaction rollers, utility trailers, and other equipment as assigned.
At Levels II–IV, operate 2,000-gallon water trucks, earth-moving equipment, vibratory steel-wheel and pneumatic rollers, mechanical sweepers, and skid-steer loaders; may operate rubber-tire loaders and stabilizers/recyclers.
At Levels III–IV, operate loaders exceeding three-yard capacity, liquid asphalt distributors, backhoes under 14 feet in extension, blacktop paving machines, and Bomag reclaimers; compact hot-mix asphalt and stockpile base in confined spaces.
At Level IV, operate motor graders and truck tractors; grade streets, alleys, roads, shoulders, and flood-control areas to the proper grade, crown, and slope.
At Level IV, process base for asphalt and rigid paving in confined areas; set concrete forms, place reinforcing steel, and prepare for concrete placement.
At Level IV, level, finish, and repair concrete and flexible surfaces to specified depth, consistency, and engineered grade.
Patch potholes using a roller and utility trailers.
Place traffic-control devices as directed on construction projects.
Respond to on-call and emergency duties where applicable to Level III.
At Level IV, lead and manage a team in a manner that supports the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.