Streets/Stormwater Maintenance Worker

Summary

Responsible for performing semi-skilled tasks to maintain inlets, drainage pipe, creeks and channels within the City.

Salary

$15.54 - $19.25

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate 12-yard dump truck.

• Transport materials between job sites.

• Maintain flow lines in creeks and channels.

• Pick up litter in creeks and channels.

• Mow and trim weeds in creeks and channels.

• Clean inlets.

• Set storm sewer pipe for drainage improvement projects.

• Attend safety meetings on a monthly basis.

• Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated

• Keep work location and vehicle(s) in order.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• No experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience or training in construction and maintenance of street and underground drainage systems

• Knowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work area

• Skill to operate various equipment and machinery

• Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

• Ability to perform physical labor

• Ability to comprehend written and oral work assignments and perform work as assigned

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a field environment including construction sites; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily.