Street Maintenance Worker III (Transportation and Public Works) (Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Street Maintenance Worker III possesses a CDL license and performs a variety semi-skilled strenuous labor duties in the maintenance, care, and repair of streets, facilities, utilities, aviation grounds, public spaces, landscaping, and park grounds.

Essential Functions

1 Performs a wide range of strenuous labor for the streets maintenance activities within the City; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete, spreads and lays asphalt or spreads crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs and gutters or streets; operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
2 Lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained; loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are
available for repairs to be made.

3 Flags traffic and sets out barricades, cones, or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the
public.

4 Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and
removes vegetation; cleans drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.

5 Drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies or
material to and from the work sites and locations; cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.

6 Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions; fills out timesheets and performs pre-trip inspections.

7 Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.

8 Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
2 Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.

3 Preparing surfaces and adaptability of surface materials

4 Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs

5 Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures

6 Ability to read, write, and develop reports.

7 Understanding and following drawings, designs, and other oral or written instructions

8 Performing work using large equipment requiring CDL and adhering to safety standards.

9 Ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time.

10 Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

11 Understanding traffic laws and streets maintenance activities.

Experience

3 Years experience in low-skilled and unskilled strenuous labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines

Licenses and Certifications

CDL - Group B - Commercial Drivers License

Education

None

Salary Range

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.