Maintenance Worker,Building Maintenance,General Labor Job Converse area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Description

Job Title
:
Stormwater Maintenance Worker

Department
:
Public Works

FLSA Classification
:
Non-Exempt

Status
:
Regular, Full-Time Employee

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Stormwater Maintenance Workers perform manual labor in and around the city, including but not limited to maintenance activities on public drainages and Stormwater infrastructure, such as debris or sediment removal and vegetation control in city rights of way. The Worker is exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, rain, poison ivy, and oak, strong odors, and or smoke.

He or she is also exposed to pollen and a variety of extreme weather conditions.

Organizational Relationships
:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various persons in other City Departments and the general public.

The Worker reports primarily to the Stormwater Crew Leader. However, he or she may receive instructions or guidance from others, including other Crew Leaders, the Public Works Foreman, or the Director of Public Works.

Directs:
Does not supervise any employees

Qualifications:

High School graduate, GED, or equivalent.

Have and maintain a clear and valid Texas Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving rec-ord. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with a clear and valid Texas Class A or B Li-cense and an acceptable driving record. Class B operator’s license is required within six months of the hire date.

Successfully complete pre-employment background checks, pre-employment medical/physical test(s), and driver's license checks.

The job requires considerable knowledge, skills, and abilities in using various types of manual, gas, or electrically powered tools, equipment, and machinery.

Essential

Job Duties:

In addition to the other duties listed in this Job Description, the Stormwater Maintenance Worker must be able to perform the following essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Maintain city-owned drainage infrastructure, which includes care for and maintenance of city equipment and having the ability to safely:

Use hand tools to dig ditches or holes.
Hand shovel dirt, gravel, concrete, or asphalt.
Tamp, pack, and level dirt, asphalt, or other materials.
Load and unload materials and equipment.
Trim trees, pick up brush, and load brush onto a truck.
Cut grass using a push or power mower or power trimmer.
Operating other light equipment.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve and report problems or complaints in a timely manner.

Follow City and Department policies and procedures and the instructions of his or her supervisor or their designee.

Perform light maintenance and construction duties as assigned.

Assist others; be helpful, cooperative, and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, co-workers, and others.

Take up matters affecting his or her job with his or her immediate supervisor and through proper channels.

Be punctual and in attendance as scheduled. Work outside of normal working hours as required. Be on call and available for duty during emergency periods as defined by City Council, the City Manager, or the Department Director.

Demonstrate initiative and diligence in promptly and properly completing all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description.

Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repairs.

Work safely, follow safety rules and training, wear personal protective devices when required, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to all City business.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND…

Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, General Labor