What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker II position at City of Waxahachie?
Description
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.
MAINTENANCE WORKER II - STREETS
(This class is part of the Maintenance Worker career series)
Definition
Under 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 Characteristics
Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, with no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance or supervision as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
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.
Knowledge Of
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training And Experience
Special Requirements
All Streets Department team members are considered essential employees for the community and play a critical role in maintaining and restoring roadways during emergency situations and inclement weather. Team members need to be aware that there is the possibility of call-outs when critical situations arise, and they will be required to be reachable and ready to report to work immediately to manage the response and minimize disruption to city and emergency response operations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that employees must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 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.
Other Conditions Of Employment
Not Applicable
The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.
Insurance
HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.
Retirement
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.
SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.
HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.
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Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
How many years of general construction experience do you have?
Please select your years of experience with municipal street maintenance.
Please select your years of experience in equipment operation.
Do you have a valid drivers license?
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.
MAINTENANCE WORKER II - STREETS
(This class is part of the Maintenance Worker career series)
Definition
Under 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 Characteristics
Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, with no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance or supervision as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
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 the repair and maintenance within the city right-of-way, including operating various equipment in the completion of assigned tasks.
- Repair or replace concrete and asphalt pavement in the streets, sidewalks, and other pavement within the street right-of-way.
- Under the direction of the Street Superintendent and/or Street Supervisor, this position may assist with some leadership assignments over the Maintenance Worker I crews.
- Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of city streets, including mowing right-of-way, fixing potholes, trimming trees, cleaning ditches, and cleaning various creeks;
- Repair and replace missing signs; order sign materials; fabricate and design signs for usage in the city.
- Operate various light equipment, including mowers, tiller, pickup truck, chain saw and other equipment as needed.
- Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned vehicles, tools and equipment; report major repair needs.
- Ensure traffic control for work performed to safeguard the safety of the crew and citizens.
- Assist other departments during special events with set-up, cleaning and traffic control.
- Provide labor for clean-up and demolition of condemned buildings.
- Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
- Respond to public inquiries courteously; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
- Operations, services and activities of a maintenance program.
- Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Operations, services and activities of the city.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Operate a variety of maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
- 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 in the course of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training And Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of general construction experience is required.
- Previous experience with municipal street maintenance is preferred.
- A valid State driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Special Requirements
All Streets Department team members are considered essential employees for the community and play a critical role in maintaining and restoring roadways during emergency situations and inclement weather. Team members need to be aware that there is the possibility of call-outs when critical situations arise, and they will be required to be reachable and ready to report to work immediately to manage the response and minimize disruption to city and emergency response operations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that employees must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 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.
Other Conditions Of Employment
Not Applicable
The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.
Insurance
HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.
Retirement
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.
SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.
HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.
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Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
How many years of general construction experience do you have?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 2 years
- At least 2 years but less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
Please select your years of experience with municipal street maintenance.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year butt less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years
Please select your years of experience in equipment operation.
- NO EXPERIENCE
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 years but less than 3 years of experience
- More than 3 years of experience
Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $25,000
