Public Works Technician-Streets

The City of Buda is hiring for a Public Works Technician position. Placement within the Public Works Technician career progression (I, II, or III) and starting pay will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

Starting Pay Range: $22.89-$26.01 per hour

• Public Works Technician I: High school diploma or GED and six (6) months of related work experience.
• Public Works Technician II: High school diploma or GED and either three (3) years of related work experience and at least two approved certifications/licenses or five (5) years of related work experience.
• Public Works Technician III: High school diploma or GED and either seven (7) years of related work experience and at least three approved certifications/licenses or ten (10) years of related work experience.

Employees are encouraged to obtain approved certifications that support Public Works operations. Approved certifications may qualify employees for specialized assignments, advancement within the Public Works Technician career progression, pay adjustments within the established pay range, and certification incentive pay as approved by the City.

The Public Works Technician for the Streets division performs a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and infrastructure preservation activities to support the City's transportation network, maintain safe travel conditions, protect public assets, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. The Public Works Technician operates equipment, utilizes tools and materials, and performs preventative maintenance activities to maintain streets, sidewalks, alleys, curbs, traffic control devices, and related public infrastructure.

This position participates in emergency response operations and may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or on‑call assignments as necessary to support City operations and emergency management activities.

The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logically assigned to the position.

• Maintains public streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, and related infrastructure by performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and construction activities to promote safe and efficient transportation throughout the City.
• Repairs pavement deficiencies, potholes, curbs, sidewalks, and concrete structures by utilizing appropriate materials, equipment, and construction methods to preserve infrastructure and extend service life.
• Performs asphalt maintenance activities, including patching, crack sealing, surface repairs, and related roadway preservation efforts to improve roadway conditions and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains traffic control devices, street signs, pavement markings, and related infrastructure to support traffic safety and regulatory compliance.
• Inspects streets, sidewalks, alleys, and associated infrastructure to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, drainage concerns, or deteriorating conditions and support timely corrective action.
• Performs vegetation management and right‑of‑way maintenance activities adjacent to streets and transportation corridors to maintain visibility, accessibility, and public safety.
• Operates vehicles, trailers, construction equipment, power equipment, and hand tools in accordance with established safety procedures to complete maintenance and construction activities efficiently and safely.
• Establishes and maintains temporary traffic control measures, including signs, barricades, cones, and warning devices, to protect employees, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians during maintenance and construction activities.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, tools, and machinery by cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, servicing, and reporting deficiencies to maximize operational readiness and equipment lifespan.
• Maintains work records, equipment logs, inspection reports, maintenance documentation, and electronic work…