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Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Forman operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in the maintenance, repairs, and construction of streets, roads, alleys, etc. Participates in general maintenance and labor activities as necessary for timely completion of projects and work orders.

There are multiple vacancies for this position in the specific areas of

stormwater/drainage and streets/concrete.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment.

• Maintains, installs, repairs and constructs streets, roads, and alleys, including blading, reclaiming, rolling, and asphalting assigned streets, roads, and alleys.

• Drives various trucks, including dump trucks, and other city trucks.

• Operates mower, sprayers containing herbicides and weed eater to clear grass and weeds from vacant lots, telephone poles, signs, curbs, guardrails and fire hydrants.

• Cuts and clears fallen and overgrown trees.

• Re-grades ditches, clean culverts, storm sewers, and ponds in order to reduce and minimize flooding.

• Sets forms for curbs and drain inlets.

• Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete for curbs, streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

• Paves roads and patches potholes; sands roads and streets in icy and/or snowy weather.

• Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, sets up barricades, cones and road signs, wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.

• Prepares, gathers and transports tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments.

• Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction.

• Provides assistance to the Drainage Department.

• May haul heavy and light equipment to and from assigned worksites.

• May serve as lead for assigned staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Six (6) months of full-time work experience performing work that is consistent with the essential functions for this classification. OR Any combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Routine maintenance and repair techniques for a variety of light and heavy equipment.

• Occupational safety and health regulations, practices and procedures for area of assignment.

• Construction and street maintenance and repair procedures.

Skill in:

• Operating light/heavy machinery and equipment.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Reading safety and hazard warnings on equipment and materials.

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.

• Following occupational safety and health procedures.

• Solving construction and repair problems.

• Must consistently perform job tasks related to preparing, excavating, grading, forming, and finishing concrete related to basic structures (drive approaches, sidewalks).

• Preparing – Assist with setting and maintaining traffic control; excavate existing material, have the appropriate tools and materials needed for the job, including grading the existing ground for proper slope and drainage to build upon.

• Grading – Use the appropriate material and equipment to set proposed grades.

• Forming – Use the appropriate tools, materials, and reinforcement to set forms (using metal or wood) at proper grades with concrete joints, and/or edges.

• Finishing – As concrete is placed, ensure the appropriate volume of concrete is set at the proper grades, completed using the appropriate tool (i.e., screed, concrete vibrating tool, concrete trowel) with the appropriate finish (i.e., smooth or broom).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Preferred: Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License or be able to obtain a Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Constant exposure to weather extremes, noise and vibration from equipment, moving traffic near work sites.

Hiring Range: $18.36 - $23.00, hourly.

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