Maintenance Worker, General Labor, Driver

Responsibilities

Duties include repairing and maintaining street infrastructure; setting up safety and traffic control systems for repair work; cleaning, servicing and maintaining assigned tools, machinery, equipment and vehicles; using basic equipment to perform repairs, e.g. jackhammer, rakes, and/or shovels; serving as a flagger to direct traffic around work zones; and removing refuse and debris from rights-of-way, medians and embankments.

Six months of related experience; ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; basic computer skills; a valid Class C Texas driver’s license; and possess (or be able to obtain within six months) a valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Normal hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but schedule will also include some after-hours, weekends and holidays.

PAY GRADE GG10 / FULL PAY RANGE $17.60 - $24.81 PER HOUR

The Transportation Department operates and maintains the city’s streets and traffic control devices. The department is split into two divisions:
Streets and Traffic.

Streets Division
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Provides safe and well‑maintained streets, alleys, sidewalks, and drainage facilities for the use of citizens and residents.

Traffic Division
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Plans, operates, and maintains the transportation systems within the city of Irving in a safe, efficient, and proactive manner.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.