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Public Works Technician - Streets

City of Athens, TX
Athens, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $16.20 Hourly

Location : Public Works (Parks & Streets) Warehouse, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 56

Division : 32 - Public Works Division

Department : Streets & Drainage

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2024

Job Summary

Performs street maintenance of rights-of-way in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include operating equipment, machines, tools and work aids : backhoe, front-end loader, trenchers, skid steer loaders, jack hammer, air compressor, pumps, signs and traffic signals, dump trucks and other vehicles and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs street repair and maintenance including patching asphalt streets, repair concrete streets and sidewalks, catch basins, manholes and storm sewer lines.
  • Assists in the installation and repair of storm sewers, water lines, storm drain junctions, and the cleaning of storm sewer lines and drainage ditches.
  • Operates various small equipment and large vehicles.
  • Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Performs routine maintenance to equipment on a daily basis.
  • Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
  • Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
  • Follows departmental policies and procedures.
  • Reports City code violations to supervisor.
  • Responds to emergencies as needed.
  • May be required to work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by on call basis.
  • Performs tree trimming on street rights-of-way.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
  • Ability to perform the specialized semi-skilled maintenance and repair.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting.
  • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one year of general maintenance experience preferred
  • Possession of a valid State of Texas Class C driver's license.
  • We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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