Maintenance Specialist II

Description

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Under direct supervision performs a variety of tasks in support of the repairs and maintenance of the City’s streets and drainage system.

• Responsible for cleaning ditches, culverts, storm water ditches, and drains by shoveling and/or hand digging out the ditches, culverts and inlets.
• Digs up and repairs broken pipes.
• Flags traffic in construction zones.
• Works on city construction projects.
• Maintains, places, and removes street signs and barricades.
• Assists in hauling materials and operating machinery.
• Maintains Streets and Drainage Division equipment.
• Keeps record of general maintenance inspection on all equipment and vehicles including the inside of the vehicle, the outside and under the hood.
• Conducts maintenance and checks equipment weekly.
• Maintains report of work activity on a daily basis.
• Digs holes and installs metal/wooden post to repair and guardrails adjacent to drainage structures.
• Sand streets during freezing weather; installs and maintains high water barricades.
• Assists Fire, Police, and Water Departments in emergencies, i.e. after accidents, traffic control, removal of property, etc.
• Meets and contacts citizens regarding complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of related construction experience required.
• Ability to read street signs, maps and written orders.
• Ability to write and complete daily reports.
• Ability to compute time sheets.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact and get along with other crew members and the general public.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
• Valid Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement is preferred or ability to obtain one with six (6) months of employment required.
• Must reside within a 30-minute response time from the Public Works Building; employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to stand and walk to shoot survey grades, clean trucks and flag traffic.
• Must be able to operate equipment controls, use shovel, carry materials, and write daily reports.
• Ability to hear and talk when working in groups and listening for traffic.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 150 lbs.
• This job requires: pushing and pulling to shovel materials and push on brake (20 lbs. of exertion); reaching, bending, sitting, twisting, climbing and balancing in order to use equipment and remove debris.
• Exposed to extremes in outdoor temperature, inclement weather, high noise levels, and vibration of hands, arms, shoulders and back when operating jack hammer and tamper.

The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work/life balance by offering a 4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance. To support our employees’ long-term financial goals, the City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our Benefits Page.