Street Operations - Tradesperson, Technician or Senior Technician

City of Mansfield JobBoard • Mansfield, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This job posting outlines three distinct roles within the Street Operations Division: Tradesperson, Technician, and Senior Technician. All roles involve field work related to the maintenance and repair of City streets and drainage systems, operating under the general supervision of a Crew Leader. The Tradesperson is an entry-level position requiring basic knowledge and performing semi-skilled maintenance. The Technician is a skilled role focused on operating specialized and heavy equipment for repairs. The Senior Technician is a senior-level role requiring in-depth knowledge, capable of overseeing and directing the work of others, and participating in an on-call rotation. All positions may require duties outside of the listed responsibilities as operational needs evolve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain within the six (6) month probationary period.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in street repair activities.
• Ability to use mechanical and non-mechanical hand tools and other devices used in performing routine asphalt and concrete street repairs.
• Ability to identify job site hazards and take appropriate preventive action to protect crew members and the public.
• Working knowledge of state and local laws regulating the operation, transportation, and staging of heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform adjustments routinely required in the typical operation of heavy equipment.
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment in a related field, and completion of vocational or technical training in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in concrete, asphalt, and/or drainage work in water utilities, heavy equipment operations, or facilities.
• Possession of a Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.
• Ability to supervise and direct crew members in the absence of the Crew Leader - Street Operations.
• Ability to teach and develop less experienced crew members in utility practices, equipment use, and safety; recognized by peers as a technical resource.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training or experience in a related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on City concrete and asphalt streets on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Tamp, pack, shovel, and level concrete, asphalt, and other materials; load and unload materials and equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment used in street maintenance activities, including rollers, dump trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, jackhammers, drills, and hand tools.
• Operate a backhoe to perform street and drainage repairs, including demolition, excavation, and removal.
• Operate a front-end loader to clear and place aggregate and earthen materials.
• Operate specialized asphalt reclamation and stabilization equipment, including rollers and maintainers.
• Operate a motor excavator (Gradal) to grade and shape slopes, bar ditches, and channels.
• Operate and maintain light equipment, including pumps, generators, and distributors.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on all equipment in daily operations.
• Establish and maintain safe jobsite conditions; ensure all safety requirements and protocols are followed at all times while modeling safety standards for the crew.
• Implement work zone traffic control procedures in accordance with certification requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training to crew members on the proper use of tools, equipment, inventory, and safety practices; demonstrate mastery of required skills and serve as a technical resource for the crew.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to afterhours, weekend, and holiday inspection needs, including emergency situations ensuring a timely response and continuity of service outside normal business hours.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
• Reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.
• Drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED