Construction Maintenance Worker

Responsibilities

Performs manual work in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities.

• Install and repair water meters, water, and wastewater lines
• Assist in the operation of specialized equipment in cleaning and inspecting sewer lines and sewer taps
• Clean and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes and meter boxes
• Will occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools, and lighter construction equipment, i.e.; skid steer
• Order parts and supplies; clean, repair, and test meters
• Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Assist in setting up proper traffic control devices in work areas
• Assist in the operation, inspection and maintenance of all city roadways
• Keep a daily log of oil levels in equipment
• Performs related duties as directed

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with an additional six months experience in construction or maintenance; or any relevant combination of education and experience which provides the following:

Physical exam required

Water:
Critical Infrastructure:
This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.

• Water (Pipeline Maint) – Ability to work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self‑contained breathing apparatus
• Solid Waste – possession of a Texas Operator's License
• Wastewater Collection – Must be clean shaven in order to wear Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus. Respiratory Fitness physical required as part of the pre‑employment physical and annually every year after and must have a high school diploma or GED

• The types and uses of hand tools and equipment for construction and maintenance
• Methods used to construct and maintain a variety of public works

• Perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively with others
• Operate heavy equipment and other equipment such as Hydrocleaner, Vacuum truck (CCTV and SCBA units - Wastewater Collection only)

• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Wastewater Collection – frequently lift and carry up to 80 pounds
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Push and pull objects
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Reach above, at, or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle