Caring for the City's infrastructure is the core of this semi-skilled and skilled maintenance role, focusing on concrete work for water, wastewater, streets, and drainage systems. The role involves operating various construction vehicles and tools, working on Capital Improvement Projects, and performing duties with moderate supervision.
Responsibilities
Assist Crew Leader in planning, scheduling, and implementing construction, maintenance, and operation activities for water, wastewater, street, and drainage services
Perform required labor in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement repair, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling
Shoot and read grade
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Ensure safe operating conditions at work sites according to MUTCD, including traffic hazards, equipment operation, required barricades, confined space safety, and trench safety
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor
Clean equipment and ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools after use
Respond to complaints regarding asphalt, concrete, and drainage repairs
Evaluate situations and explain findings to supervisor
Contact residents and business owners in areas where services will be interrupted and explain when services will be restored
Contact residents and business owners in areas where street and drainage repairs occur and explain the problem and how it was or will be corrected
Assist in training Maintenance Specialist I's and II's to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction, and repair of streets and storm drainage systems
Assist in getting locates for gas, telephone, power, cable television, water, sewer lines, and storm sewer pipes from appropriate sources prior to excavation
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
Create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others
Requirements
Graduation from High School or GED
3 years of proven experience relating to construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and drainage
1 year of experience related to equipment operation
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as dump truck and backhoe, motor grader, grade all, track loader
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to shoot and read grade
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to serve as Lead Worker over Maintenance Specialist I's and II's in the absence of the Crew Leader
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
Ability to maintain city driving standards in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett
Ability to stand and walk to shoot survey grades, clean trucks, and flag traffic
Ability to operate equipment controls, use shovel, carry materials, and write daily reports
Ability to hear and talk when working in groups and listening for traffic
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 150 lbs
Ability to push and pull to shovel materials and push on brake (20 lbs. of exertion)
Ability to reach, bend, sit, twist, climb, and balance in order to use equipment and remove debris
Nice to have:
Supervisory experience
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement
Benefits
4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules
Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term disability insurance
Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match
Important Details
Residence: Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building, with 6 months from employment date to relocate
Schedule: May be required to be on-call and work nights, evenings, and weekends
About the Company
The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work/life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.
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