What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Maintenance Worker position at CITY OF BEDFORD?
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision completes daily work orders and assigned tasks. Regularly completes tasks outdoors in varying weather, including hot and cold conditions that occur North Central Texas. Assigned tasks including outdoor physical labor, using hand tools and small machines related to one or more of the following specialized tasks:
- Water Distribution and Wastewater Maintenance
- Water Systems Operations
- Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
- Stormwater Maintenance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General:
- Receive and follow written work orders or verbal instructions from department leadership.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, specialized equipment and standard office equipment, such as copiers and computers.
- Respond to emergency calls; investigate citizen complaints.
- Document observations and work completed following department procedure.
- Perform daily checks of materials, equipment, supplies, vehicles, and tools.
- Assist with City operations during disasters, emergencies and special events, including standby and emergency callback.
- Perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and city vehicles after use.
- Adhere to all City and department safety rules and procedures.
- Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.
Water Distribution and Wastewater Maintenance:
- Maintains and repairs all elements of the water distribution system, including pipes, valves, fire hydrants, water meters, and other devices.
- Maintains and cleans the wastewater collection system, including pipes, clean-outs, manholes.
- Installs new water and wastewater connections.
Water Systems Operations:
- Read and record utility meter readings both manually and with electronic equipment.
- Turn on/turn off water service for Utility Billing division. Operate service connection valves using hand tools.
- Inspect meters and prepare work orders for any abnormalities or issues.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on meters and associated equipment.
- Assist Water Quality crews with routine flushing and hydrant maintenance.
- Assist Water Utility crews in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water utility systems.
Street and Sidewalk Maintenance:
- Constructs, maintains and repairs asphalt and concrete surfaces of streets and their curbs, gutters, drive approaches and sidewalks.
- Installs and repairs guard rails and delineators along roadways for traffic safety.
- Assist with the removal of trees and debris from roadways.
- Completes pavement and sidewalk preparation/treatment for inclement weather.
Stormwater Maintenance:
- Performs assigned maintenance, repairs, or improvements of municipal stormwater drainage and conveyance system by cleaning and clearing waterways, repairing and preventing erosion, constructing concrete drainage structures, maintaining and repairing storm drain lines, trimming or removing trees, and vegetation. Constructs and repairs surface drains and related structures with materials such as asphalt, cold patch materials, or concrete.
- Assists with the treatment of waterways for mosquito control. Traps, collects, and transports mosquito samples for testing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma/GED. Some related experience and/or training preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Required:
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain a Work Zone Traffic Control certification within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
- Commercial Driver’s License
- TCEQ, TDA, IMSA, TXDOT Certifications related to the assigned division
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
SPECIALIZED KSA’S
Working knowledge of street, water, wastewater and drainage maintenance procedures and equipment operating practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to work in areas where there is vehicular traffic nearby. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The employee regularly works in confined spaces and in trenches. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
