Maintenance Operator - Streets

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Operator I (Streets)

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: Laborers (Unskilled)

OBJECTIVES:

Street Department: Under general supervision the Street Maintenance Worker performs a variety of skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of city streets trails parking structures ROW maintenance concrete structures stormwater features and other areas assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. REPORTS TO: The director or superintendent in charge of the department involved.
2. DIRECTS: Does not supervise any employee
3. OTHER: Has contact with other city employees and may have contact with the general public

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Streets: This is a non-supervisory position. Maintenance Operator I duties include the performance of manual labor tasks in various departments of the City. The work generally includes the use of hand tools and power tools such as tampers jackhammers trimmers lawnmowers and heavy equipment training etc. Other types of work include loading and unloading materials equipment tree trimmings brush grass clippings and other debris; performing light maintenance and construction duties; working varying hours and days to accommodate required overtime and/or on-call schedule and performing any other related duties as assigned or required. Must Comply with all safety standards of the City.

Operates equipment in order to construct and maintain streets and drainage systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Operates equipment engaged in the construction and maintenance of streets including backhoe dump truck water truck roller and chipper

• Trims trees and brush
• Patches streets using asphalt cold mix
• Maintain street signs
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function
• Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

A Maintenance Operator I must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and to pull push or drag up to 150 pounds. A Maintenance Operator I is required to walk stand and sit for extended periods of time in the performance of duties. Occasionally a Maintenance Operator I is required to run climb crawl stoop twist balance or otherwise extend or contort the body in the performance of duties. A Maintenance Operator I must use eyes ears nose arms hands fingers legs and feet to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. He or she must be able to work in confined spaces drive vehicles or equipment perform repetitive motions perform work involving the entire body. Duties of the Maintenance Operator I include exposure to heights; loud noise & vibrations; mechanical electrical and chemical hazards; fumes and odors; dust; mites; and toxic waste hazards. The job of Maintenance Operator I is performed both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat cold temperature swings and inclement weather. The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee frequently is required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to work closely with others as part of a team. The employee is required to be on-call on weekends and after hours to respond to emergencies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND TRAINING:

A Maintenance Operator I must have the ability to follow oral instructions to learn to use power or hand operated tools and to operate tools and other equipment safely to perform strenuous work outdoors and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees to understand oral and written instructions and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and good customer relations with the general public. A Maintenance Operator I must be productive in the absence of constant supervision and must be detail-oriented for accuracy. Must be able to use and understand the Citys work order system.

Knowledge of:

Methods practices equipment and materials used in the maintenance of water systems and roadways; and safe operation of the equipment used.

Skill/Ability to: Operate equipment used in utility and street construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; tolerate outside working conditions including exposure to adverse weather conditions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. A valid Texas drivers license. Must be willing to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License within (24) months of hire date.

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