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

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

3d•$22 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs skilled work in the construction and maintenance of street and alley systems. Work includes preparing earth within the right-of-way; constructing rigid Portland cement concrete, flexible asphaltic, and gravel surfaces; and operating and performing preventive maintenance on heavy construction and maintenance equipment and machinery. The position is offered at Trainee and Levels I through IV. Trainee and Levels I through III exercise no supervision; Level IV may provide technical and functional supervision to lower-level staff. Duties and equipment vary by level. Across all levels, employees may operate dump trucks hauling up to 18 tons, compaction rollers up to 10 tons, utility trailers, and mechanical sweepers; perform minor equipment maintenance; and do manual work. Levels II through IV may operate water trucks, earth-moving equipment, and additional compaction and paving equipment. Levels III and IV may operate loaders, asphalt distributors, backhoes, paving machines, and reclaimers, and perform associated asphalt and base work. Level IV duties additionally include motor grading, hauling heavy equipment, preparing and finishing concrete, and achieving engineered grades. Other duties include patching potholes, placing traffic-control devices as directed, and performing other related duties as assigned. The work involves travel to different sites and exposure to outdoor temperature extremes, noise, vibration, chemicals, and mechanical hazards. The stated overall strength demand is heavy: lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds. HazCom training is required within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

For Trainee and Level I, a high school diploma, high school transcript, or GED certificate must be presented at hire by applicants who do not have a valid CDL.
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 is required within 90 days of employment.
Trainee/Level I: Work Zone Traffic Control certification is required within 12 months of employment.
Level II: Experience with the basic understanding of rigid and flexible pavements is required.
Level II: Experience operating and servicing heavy and large construction equipment is required.
Level II: Six months of work in the Street Division and/or formal heavy-equipment operation 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 meet 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 experience in construction and maintenance of rigid and flexible pavement is required.
Level IV: Demonstrated competence in the series, including knowledge and ability to prepare finished engineered grades, set concrete forms to engineered specifications, place reinforcing steel, and lay hot-mix asphalt using an asphalt rake/loot or laydown machine.
HazCom training is required within 60 days of employment.
Ability to travel to different sites.
Ability to locate, understand, and find information in Materials Safety Data Sheets (Trainee/Level I).
Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs; follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly; make minor operating adjustments; recognize equipment deficiencies; and work cooperatively with others (Trainee/Level I).
Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment and follow applicable traffic laws, safety precautions, and safe driving practices.
Ability to perform the physical demands specified for the role, including heavy work: lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.

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 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.
Perform manual work as required.
Operate mechanical sweepers, compaction rollers, and utility trailers as assigned by level.
Operate water trucks, earth-moving equipment, loaders, rollers, asphalt distributors, backhoes, paving machines, and reclaimers as assigned by level.
Prepare earth, subgrade, and base and construct or maintain rigid concrete, flexible asphaltic, and gravel street and alley surfaces.
Operate a motor grader and blade streets, alleys, roads, shoulders, and flood-control areas to achieve proper grade, crown, and slope (Level IV).
Haul heavy equipment to job sites as required (Level IV).
Set forms, place reinforcing steel, prepare concrete, and level and finish concrete to specified depth and consistency (Level IV).
Place and compact hot-mix asphalt and finish surfaces to specified or engineered grades (Levels III and IV).
Stockpile base in confined spaces for construction projects.
Patch potholes using a roller and utility trailers.
Place traffic-control devices as directed on construction projects.
Respond to on-call and emergency duties (Level III).
Lead and manage a team while treating team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect (Level IV).
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.