What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I - Street position at City of Waxahachie?
JOB
Hiring Range: $40,121.29 - $57,574.05 (DOQ) This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and unskilled labor work related to City of Waxahachie streets, right-of-way, or other related areas. Performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry-level position in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this position are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II position by the experience and expertise of their duties. This position holds no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or supervision as new or unusual situations arise. They are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit as appropriate for an entry-level position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.Participate in repairing and maintaining city right-of-way, including operating various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.Assist with repairing or replacing concrete or asphalt pavement in the streets, sidewalks, and other pavement within the street right-of-way.Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city rights-of-way, including mowing, pot-hole repair, tree maintenance, and drainage repair of pipes, ditches, and creeks; Operate various light equipment, including mowers, tillers, pickup trucks, chainsaws, etc.Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; report significant repair needs.Use proper safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and appropriate traffic control for work performed.Assist other departments with set-up, cleaning, and traffic control during special events.Provide labor for clean-up and demolition of condemned buildings.Follow the supervisor’s direction regarding public interaction.Performs other duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSKnowledge of: Understanding of the English language, including speaking, reading, and writing.Operations, services, and activities of a maintenance program.Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.Appropriate Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.Operations, services, and activities of the city.Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Ability to: Operate a variety of maintenance equipment safely and effectively.Perform heavy manual labor.Follow applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations as directed by the supervisor.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.Follow established work schedule with punctuality.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Maintain the physical capability to perform essential job tasks and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 80 pounds unaided.Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals. Work Environment: Field environment, exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; potentially hazardous equipment.
Hiring Range: $40,121.29 - $57,574.05 (DOQ) This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and unskilled labor work related to City of Waxahachie streets, right-of-way, or other related areas. Performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry-level position in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this position are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II position by the experience and expertise of their duties. This position holds no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or supervision as new or unusual situations arise. They are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit as appropriate for an entry-level position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.Participate in repairing and maintaining city right-of-way, including operating various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.Assist with repairing or replacing concrete or asphalt pavement in the streets, sidewalks, and other pavement within the street right-of-way.Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city rights-of-way, including mowing, pot-hole repair, tree maintenance, and drainage repair of pipes, ditches, and creeks; Operate various light equipment, including mowers, tillers, pickup trucks, chainsaws, etc.Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; report significant repair needs.Use proper safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and appropriate traffic control for work performed.Assist other departments with set-up, cleaning, and traffic control during special events.Provide labor for clean-up and demolition of condemned buildings.Follow the supervisor’s direction regarding public interaction.Performs other duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSKnowledge of: Understanding of the English language, including speaking, reading, and writing.Operations, services, and activities of a maintenance program.Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.Appropriate Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.Operations, services, and activities of the city.Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Ability to: Operate a variety of maintenance equipment safely and effectively.Perform heavy manual labor.Follow applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations as directed by the supervisor.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.Follow established work schedule with punctuality.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Maintain the physical capability to perform essential job tasks and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 80 pounds unaided.Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals. Work Environment: Field environment, exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; potentially hazardous equipment.
Salary : $40,121 - $57,574
