UTILITY WORKER (STREET DIVISION)

City of Amarillo

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs several semi-skilled and unskilled manual functions in the construction and maintenance of City streets, alleys and other properties. Requires skills typically acquired as a laborer. This position may oversee work of other Utility Workers or hourly employees. This position is required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience with at least completion of the eighth (8th) grade and a minimum of one year of construction or similar work environment.
Some experience in operating light-duty equipment such as power broom, pneumatic roller, utility truck, tractor, backhoe, etc., and the ability to rake asphalt and work concrete is necessary.
Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

Drives water truck (2 ton) and other vehicles up to 25,999 GVW rating.
Operates light-duty equipment (pneumatic roller, utility truck, power broom, tractor, backhoe, etc.)
Checks oil, fuel, and water on vehicles and equipment.
May be leadman over other Utility Workers or hourly employees.
Rakes asphalt and/or works concrete.
Completes daily job and vehicle inspection reports.
Performs minor maintenance on small equipment.
Performs various cleaning details (emptying trash receptacles, etc.)
Works with stabilizing techniques.
Loads and unloads sack cement (94 lbs.)
Transports materials.
May on occasion operate larger equipment, if adequately trained or supervised, in the absence of regular personnel or during emergencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.