Street Maintenance Worker

City of Odessa • Odessa, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, performs a variety of basic labor tasks to maintain streets, roadways, and City infrastructure for the Public Works Department (PWD). Operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with safety regulations and standard procedures. Duties vary according to assignment and may include unskilled and semi-skilled labor. Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities, with constant physical effort and possible exposure to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment. Safety precautions and safety equipment must be used, and City-approved safety shoes must be worn. Applicants must have a basic level of spoken and understood English.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; not stated as required.
• Some related work experience is desired.
• Basic knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures and regulations.
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• Ability to closely follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Basic ability to speak and understand English.
• Must possess a Texas Driver's license.
• Must wear City-approved safety shoes.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Texas Class B CDL; employees hired without one will be given the opportunity to obtain it within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, and infrastructure in compliance with PWD safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks, including street maintenance; clearing foliage and debris; and cleaning drains and vacant properties.
• Cross-train in a variety of PWD skills.
• Maintain and operate PWD vehicles and equipment according to Department standards.
• Use proper safety precautions; report problems and emergency situations; and recognize, avoid, and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Support division operations through regular and timely attendance.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff, support the relationship between the City of Odessa and the public, and maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed