Street Maintenance Worker

City of Odessa • Odessa, TX

1d • $21 - $26

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 other work as required or assigned. The job description is not an employment agreement and may be changed by the employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities. The role requires constant physical effort, including bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects. Employees may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment, must follow safety precautions, and must wear City-approved safety shoes. Applicants must have a basic level of English speaking and understanding. A Texas driver's license is required. A Texas Class B CDL is preferred; employees hired without one will have the opportunity to obtain it within one year of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some related work experience desired.
• Basic knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate and maintain 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.

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 with 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 Public Works Department 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.
• Interact courteously and cooperatively 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: High school or GED