Public Works Technician

Starting salary is dependent on applicant qualifications and experience.

Description

The City of Buda is hiring a Public Works Technician for the Stormwater Division. Placement within the Technician level will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

The Public Works Technician in the Stormwater division is responsible for safe and efficient operation of construction equipment that requires acceptable performance of simple, routine, and repetitive procedures for operation. Under the direct supervision of the Streets & Drainage Superintendent and/or their designated representative, performs general skilled maintenance activities and functions. Performs all general maintenance and construction duties as required for the general installation, maintenance and repair of drainage areas and related structures.
The incumbent's work schedule will be established by the supervisor and will include possible overtime due to the nature of the position. This position is also considered to be a member of the City Emergency Response Team.

Examples of Duties

• Performs a wide variety of manual, and semi-skilled construction, and maintenance work, including placing and finishing concrete, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, repairing fence, mowing, trimming, tree and brush removal.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on a regularly scheduled basis without direct supervision; uses chemicals and/or other supplies.
• Completes routine drainage maintenance assignments and activities, without direct supervision, including, but not limited to mowing, trimming, R.O.W. maintenance, and general repair and maintenance of drainage ponds and structures.
• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment, including changing oil and other routine maintenance of appropriate equipment; cleans, maintains, and stores painting equipment.
• Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways, and over terrain; operates hand and portable power tools.
• Routinely operates the following light and medium power-driven equipment: aerial lift, air compressor, excavator, trencher, and various saws; may occasionally operate the following heavy equipment: dump truck, road grader, backhoe, dozer, skid steer, loader, front end loader, cement mixer, jackhammer, chipper, vibratory plate compactor and other equipment as assigned.
• Fabricates and installs street and traffic control signs, places traffic control and warning signs and monitors traffic flow.
• Maintains simple records; reads and interprets directions and sketches.
• Provides and participates in emergency responses which, while not all inclusive, may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations, etc.
• Assists other Public Works staff and departments in the planning and execution of their assignments; providing labor and/or technical assistance as required.
• Assists and supports other city departments to general maintenance projects, needs, and activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Available for after hours on call.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diplomas or G.E.D. plus 6 months of work experience.
• Reliable transportation and living with 45 minutes of the Public Works Department to be called in after work hours in emergency situations.
• Valid Texas State Driver's License
• Ability to obtain C.D.L. license(s), Class B or A if needed.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge or training of the methods, tools, and equipment of assigned trade area.
• Working knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment of other maintenance functions.
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to supervisor direction; takes responsibility for own actions, and is consistently at work and on time. Adaptability –
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, unexpected events, or emergency situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.