Public Works Maintenance Worker

Public Works Maintenance Tech

Hiring Range $19.89-$23.39/hour DOQ

To Apply: Please complete application found on www.cityofwilmer.net

POSITION SUMMARY: Preserve the appearance of City parks and facilities by maintaining grounds and to preserve safe roadways by maintaining City streets and street signs. Position also performs related tasks such as mowing and landscaping parks and City facilities, mowing rights-of-way, cleaning, and repairing facilities, patching, striping, and repairing streets and repairing and replacing signs and sign posts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

· Maintains City parks and City facilities by mowing and edging, landscaping grounds, picking up debris and tree limbs, cutting down and planting trees, trimming trees and shrubs.

· Maintains City rights-of-way by mowing, edging and picking up debris.

· Maintains, cleans and repairs playground equipment and park /City facilities.

• Maintains City streets by digging trenches, placing and finishing concrete, patching potholes, spraying herbicides, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, litter abatement, painting/striping lines, and curb repair.

· Repairs and replaces signs by replacing and installing signs, digging holes for signposts, installing sign poles and clearing weeds and debris around signs.

· Disposes of City trash by emptying and changing trash bags, disposing of trash containers in parks and around City facilities and delivering trash to the landfill.

• Ensures the safety of workers and the public by placing barricade and safety cones around work areas.
• Operates dump truck, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, loaders and other associated equipment and tools as needed.
• Backfills and dresses excavated areas.
• Provides and participates in emergency responses which, while not all inclusive, may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations, etc.

· Resolves and/or refers public inquiries and complaints

· Maintains assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle in proper working and safe operating condition by performing daily and preventative maintenance.

· Must be available for rotational on call duty

· Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma or GED

· One (1) year experience performing manual labor

· Experience in backhoe operations and other large equipment preferred.

· One (1) year experience interacting with clients and/or customers preferred.

· May be required to acquire additional certification.

· Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license

· A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Background and Drug Screen are Required

The City of Wilmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.89 - $23.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manual Labor: 1 year (Required)
• Backhoe, Excavator, Dump Truck and/or Skid Steer: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Drivers license with acceptable driving record (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmer, TX 75172 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23