Streets and Drainage Serviceperson

City of Tomball • Tomball, TX

21h

About The Position

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of Streets and Drainage Serviceperson. This position is responsible for performing a range of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance, landscaping, and general upkeep of City facilities and systems. Focuses on ensuring streets, parks, and drainage projects are maintained efficiently and safely. Streets & Drainage Serviceperson 's role within the big picture of the City's overall success. S treets & Drainage Serviceperson functions include but are not limited to the following.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Education HS_GED
• No previous relevant work experience is required.
• Driver's License
• Basic understanding of streets and drainage maintenance processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Ability to operate machinery, hand tools, and perform basic landscaping and maintenance tasks.
• Follow instructions, work as part of a team, adapt to changing tasks, and ensure safety standards are met consistently.
• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift more than 60.
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

Responsibilities

• Street and Ditch Maintenance: Mow and trim streets and alleyways. Perform ditching tasks to ensure proper elevation. Install culverts and cover them with the appropriate material.
• Landscaping: Trim trees and edge sidewalks. Operate equipment for tree trimming and dispose of cut limbs through mulching or dumping. Ensure proper cutting of grass in ditches.
• Waste Management: Pick up loose trash in the city. Empty trash cans located on main streets.
• Sign Management: Repair and maintain city signs. Install new signs using post diggers and hand tools.
• General Repairs: Address discrepancies between driveways and streets (tie-ins). Conduct general labor work or repair as instructed.
• Equipment Operation: Operate various motor vehicles and maintenance equipment. Ensure all equipment is handled safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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