What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Maintenance Worker position at City of Bastrop (TX)?
JOB
If you are looking for a great place to work, want to be a part of a dynamic team in a growing organization that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop, then bring your skills and expertise to the City of Bastrop. Come join our Public Works Streets & Drainage Team as a Maintenance Worker. Under general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, performs skilled operations of light duty equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, driveways, signage, curbs, and gutters along with other forms of storm drainage systems. Streets and drainage work includes striping streets, repairing asphalt, pouring and finishing concrete, removing debris from grates, inlets, and culverts. Employees in this class provide support in other Public Works functions, such as maintenance of City right of ways, clearing, collection and/or removal of trash, debris, brush, and special events as needed. Performs related work as directed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:0 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must be available for weekends or night-callouts when necessary.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 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. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates various types of equipment, i.e., striping machine, tractors and shredders, sweepers, rollers, skid steers, dump trucks, water trucks, in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems.Repairs streets and related areas, i.e., damaged sidewalks, due to striping, potholes, utility cuts, and City construction activities. Maintains City streets, right of ways, and drainage systems to include cleaning debris from grates, inlets, and culverts, mowing, trimming overgrowth; installing, replacing, and repairing signage, and repairing damaged sidewalks by operating various types of hand-held, manual, gas or electrically powered tools such as push mower, weed eater, chain saw, etc. Maintains records concerning work orders, vehicle and equipment maintenance, inventory, etc.Under guidance of Public Works Crew Leader and/or Public Works Superintendent and/or Director of Public Works, ensures proper placement of traffic control devices, signs, and caution indicators per work site.Attends required safety meetings in accordance with department policy.Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential. Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONSProvides support to other Public Works functions as needed such as special events.May operate light duty equipment upon demonstrating essential skill levels for safe and effective operation of assigned equipment.Performs related work as directed.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSAvailability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, night callouts, and overtime as needed for meetings, special events, or during emergency situations as required.Ability to respond to emergency situations as required by the City Manager.Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned works hours is essential. Leave scheduled should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and projects with deadlines.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position will remain open until filled.The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. **Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.**
If you are looking for a great place to work, want to be a part of a dynamic team in a growing organization that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop, then bring your skills and expertise to the City of Bastrop. Come join our Public Works Streets & Drainage Team as a Maintenance Worker. Under general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, performs skilled operations of light duty equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, driveways, signage, curbs, and gutters along with other forms of storm drainage systems. Streets and drainage work includes striping streets, repairing asphalt, pouring and finishing concrete, removing debris from grates, inlets, and culverts. Employees in this class provide support in other Public Works functions, such as maintenance of City right of ways, clearing, collection and/or removal of trash, debris, brush, and special events as needed. Performs related work as directed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:0 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must be available for weekends or night-callouts when necessary.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 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. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates various types of equipment, i.e., striping machine, tractors and shredders, sweepers, rollers, skid steers, dump trucks, water trucks, in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems.Repairs streets and related areas, i.e., damaged sidewalks, due to striping, potholes, utility cuts, and City construction activities. Maintains City streets, right of ways, and drainage systems to include cleaning debris from grates, inlets, and culverts, mowing, trimming overgrowth; installing, replacing, and repairing signage, and repairing damaged sidewalks by operating various types of hand-held, manual, gas or electrically powered tools such as push mower, weed eater, chain saw, etc. Maintains records concerning work orders, vehicle and equipment maintenance, inventory, etc.Under guidance of Public Works Crew Leader and/or Public Works Superintendent and/or Director of Public Works, ensures proper placement of traffic control devices, signs, and caution indicators per work site.Attends required safety meetings in accordance with department policy.Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential. Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONSProvides support to other Public Works functions as needed such as special events.May operate light duty equipment upon demonstrating essential skill levels for safe and effective operation of assigned equipment.Performs related work as directed.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSAvailability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, night callouts, and overtime as needed for meetings, special events, or during emergency situations as required.Ability to respond to emergency situations as required by the City Manager.Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned works hours is essential. Leave scheduled should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and projects with deadlines.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position will remain open until filled.The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. **Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.**
