Maintenance Technician I - Drainage

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Street Superintendent, with some direction by the Senior Maintenance Technician, the Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of tasks in the general installation, maintenance, and repair of City drainage structures and related facilities.  Provides support to other departments within Public Works as assigned. 

SUPERVISION

RECEIVES direct supervision from the Street Superintendent and/or Senior Maintenance Technician.

EXERCISES no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Drainage Maintenance

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment to include, tractors, loaders, mowers, weed eaters, trenchers, and rollers for a variety of maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks, gutters, drainage channels, etc.
• Climb and trim trees, prune trees and shrubs.
• Mow, weed, trim and renovate right-of-way.
• Assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of drainage systems, including storm drains, culverts, ditches, inlets, and channels.
• Performs debris removal from drainage structures to ensure proper water flow.
• Perform emergency street, storm drain, or other public service maintenance work as required and/or needed.
• Assists in concrete work, such as forming, pouring, and finishing headwalls, curbs, and small drainage structures.
• Street sweeping as designated.
• Supplement mowing of detention ponds when necessary.

Drainage Prevention Mitigation and Installation

• Assist with routine inspections and documents findings related to drainage conditions
• Assist with Identifying priority drainage issues
• Assist with installation of drainage systems, including storm drains, culverts, ditches, inlets, and channels.

Signs & Devices

• Straighten, reset, and install drainage signs and assist with street signs as necessary.
• Set up traffic safety devices such as cones, signs and barricades as required and/or needed.
• Assist with traffic control when necessary.

Maintain Equipment and Safety

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment as assigned.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Wear personal protective equipment at all times
• Participate in safety meetings and trainings to ensure best practices are being used

Other Duties

• Assist with any and all tasks within Public Works as needed, providing support to other sections or departments to ensure efficient operations and completion of city projects.
• Perform difficult manual labor including heavy lifting, stooping, bending, and twisting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• On call as required.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hour is essential.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.  

Knowledge of:

• General maintenance and repair techniques for common tools and equipment used in drainage and maintenance work, and their basic safety precautions and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of power and hand tools.

Skills and Abilities:

• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Work cooperatively with other departments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Resolve customer complaints and concerns when asked.
• Follow all City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Perform manual labor which may involve heavy lifting, bending, etc.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

(All licenses and certifications noted below apply to all employees hired after 09/27/17)

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
• May require higher driver’s license classification after employment at the City’s expense.
• May be required to obtain certification or licensure specific to area of assignment after date of employment at the City’s expense.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a construction site/outdoor environment.
• May be subject to walking on uneven or unstable terrain.
• May be subject to repetitive motion and heavy manual labor such as digging, repairing water/sewer pumps, transporting, delivering and picking up debris, or other required equipment.
• May be confined to small spaces.
• Daily physical labor which includes entering enclosed spaces, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment, digging potholes, and operating other equipment and other physically exerting activities on a daily basis.
• May be subject to standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, reaching, pulling, and crouching.
• Maybe subject to working extended hours and responding to emergencies on an on-call basis.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, loud noises, hazardous chemicals and fumes, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens, and poisonous insects, spiders, and snakes or wild animals common to water, wastewater and underground utilities.
• May be exposed to moving traffic.
• Must be able to work in stressful situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 85 pounds.

Normal duty hours are from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Callback may be required as needed. Benefits include 100% employer paid employee only medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums.  Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave available.  Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System is required, as well as Social Security deductions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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