Maintenance Helper Ii - Streets

MAINTENANCE HELPER II - STREETS (FULL TIME)

Under supervision, perform manual labor and use tools and equipment to maintain, repair, and construct street, drainage, and alley systems. Perform other related work as required.

• Clean/wash, maintain, and service tools and equipment used in street, drainage, and alley maintenance, repair and construction.
• Participate in all phases of Street Division work.
• Load and unload materials and equipment, using appropriate safety precautions.
• Properly use hand saw, skill saw, chain saw, drill press, vibrator, bolt cutter, pick, ax, air compressor, jackhammer, cutting torch, and various weight hammers.
• Drive and operate trucks and other vehicles.
• Use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, supervisors, officials, and the public.
• Lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds of materials and tools; pull, push, and/or drag up to 150 pounds of materials and tools.
• Climb, crawl, kneel, squat, stoop and/or bend freely when working; work sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Hear clearly and communicate verbally when working with others in noisy situations.
• Read, understand, and follow written and verbal job instructions; read plans effectively.
• Write reports.
• Work in extreme temperatures, both winter and summer, at night and in daytime, in all types of weather.
• With proper safety precautions, work in dust, fumes, and loud noises that are routinely encountered in street and alley maintenance operations.
• Work hours call out for emergency situations when required.

• As time allows, learn all functions of Street Division operations, including concrete and asphalt construction.
• Pick up trash and debris as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Texas Driver's License, Class C, required.
• Must obtain applicable Commercial Learner’s Permit within 1 month of hire.
• Must obtain Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.

• One year of manual labor work experience required, preferably in a construction trade.
• Must be able to effectively work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to maintain mental focus throughout all assigned activities.

Number of available positions: 1