Street Maintenance Worker Job Little Elm area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

** This position is subject to a Hiring Incentive up to $2,000**

JOB SUMMARY

Essential job function training is delivered by Public Works staff to provide you with the skill set to saw cut, pull, form, pour and finish concrete and asphalt projects utilizing a combination of hand tools, gas powered tools as well as heavy equipment. Under direct supervision and training by the Streets Crew Leader, the purpose of the position is to assist with repair and replacement of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, stormwater intlets, drainage ditches and outfalls in order to maintain the integrity of the Town’s infrastructure.

Public Works First Responders also assist PD and Fire with emergency traffic control operations and special events hosted by the Town. Essential employees exercise appropriate safety precautions in operating assigned equipment to ensure personal, public, and work zone safety. This position is responsible for working independently or as part of a work crew depending on nature of assigned tasks. This position also requires an individual to be oncall during certain periods and respond to requests after hours if necessary.

Ideal candidates must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED

Six (6) months of previous experience that demonstrates ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the essential functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

Valid Texas Driver’s License
Obtain a CDL B within 1 year of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to respond respectfully to common inquiries or complaints from customers and community.
Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

A great attitude and willingness to learn.

Self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisors and other personnel.

Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.

Skills in performing multiple projects and/or assignments.

Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with insightful verbal and written communication with Town staff, supervisors, residents, and vendors.

Must have the ability to perform tasks under pressure, with short deadlines and the ability to work overtime and flexible hours as necessary.

Use tact and diplomacy with public, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Must possess strong organization skills and be entrepreneurial, energetic, and imaginative.

Good verbal and written communications skills are essential.

Skilled in the use of a variety of machines, including, but not limited to, power tools, basic lawn care power tools, chainsaws, radio, laptop computers, telephone, calculators, copiers and smart phones.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have the ability to comprehend policies, procedures, regulations, organizational structures, etc. (verbal or written)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines, drive vehicles and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (80) eighty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Outdoor environment;…