Public Works Maintenance Worker Position or Public Works License Maintenance Worker Position

Location: Grandview

1100 McDuff Avenue / Post Office Box 425, Grandview, Texas 76050

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City of Grandview

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply Online:

To apply online, you must first create an account with Civic Plus. You can do that by clicking here: CREATE ACCOUNT WITH CIVIC PLUS

Email Application:

To apply via email, you can download our application here: CITY OF GRANDVIEW APPLICATION and email it to City Secretary.

Apply in Person:

In order to apply in person, please complete the application here: CITY OF GRANDVIEW APPLICATION, and bring it to the City Secretary, Shannon Pruitt, located at 1100 McDuff Ave., Grandview, TX, 76050.

For any questions, please call , select the City Hall prompt, and ask to speak with the City Secretary regarding the job position.

Public Works Maintenance Worker or Public Works Licensed Maintenance Worker

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Public Works Maintenance Worker performs a wide variety of specialized duties for the Public Works Department. This position involves manual labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, facilities, and property. The employee performs a range of maintenance tasks related to public works operations and services and performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position receives direct supervision from the Public Works Director, Public Works Assistant Director, or Public Works Crew Leader. This position does not exercise supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to water and wastewater systems
• Install new water lines, taps, and meters
• Read and record water meter readings
• Perform street maintenance and repairs, including patching streets, laying asphalt, and pouring concrete
• Secure work zones with barricades, barrels, and appropriate signage
• Repair and replace street signs and poles as needed
• Perform parks and grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, chipping debris, and trash removal
• Clean drainage ditches and culverts
• Apply herbicides and pesticides
• Perform routine maintenance for City buildings
• Perform regular maintenance on the City Splash Pad
• Operate hand tools, power tools, small to heavy equipment, and City vehicles
• Drive trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload materials such as gravel, sand, concrete, asphalt, and equipment
• Inspect equipment and perform preventative maintenance and repairs
• Assist with City-sponsored special events
• Perform animal control duties in the absence of an Animal Control Officer, including removal of deceased animals from roadways, capturing stray animals, and transporting animals to the shelter
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards and policies
• Ensure compliance with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Eligibility

• Must be a United States citizen or provide legal documentation authorizing employment in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school graduate or possession of a GED

Licensing and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must obtain either a Class "D" Water or Wastewater License issued by TCEQ within one (1) year of hire and obtain both licenses within eighteen (18) months as a condition of employment
• Must maintain all required TCEQ licenses as a condition of employment

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed on Fridays; however, overtime, on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to operate machinery, tools, and equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push, pull, or move objects exceeding 75 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, smell, talk, and hear for extended periods
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass a background check, physical examination, and drug screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer systems
• Experience operating specialized equipment such as a backhoe, tractor, skid steer, or similar equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of power-driven equipment
• Water and wastewater distribution and collection systems
• Public works operations and responsibilities
• General construction, maintenance, and repair methods
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and…