Equipment Technician (Concrete Maintenance)

Division: Transportation & Drainage Operations
Reporting Location: 5900 Teague Rd.
Workdays & Hours: 6am–4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and power tools to perform skilled/manual activities and transport materials, personnel, and supplies to complete work assignments, including:
  • Dump Truck
  • 5/10 Ton Roller
  • Asphalt Distributor Truck
  • Concrete Mixer Truck
  • Concrete Saw
  • Flusher with tanker endorsement
  • F.E. Loader
  • Herbicide Spray Truck
  • Lowboy
  • Pothole Patcher
  • Slope Mower
  • Bulldozer
  • Sweeper
  • Bucket Truck
• Perform a variety of manual tasks such as spraying, lawn care, moving furniture, roofing, painting, digging manholes, mowing, pouring concrete or asphalt.
• Maintain, clean, and service equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities.
• Inspect vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at the work site.
• Investigate and respond to complaints as needed.
• Prepare and maintain reports, forms, and records.
• May act as lead of a crew, coordinating and monitoring work assignments and personnel.

Working Conditions

• Routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting items weighing 30–80 pounds.
• Occasional walking on rough surfaces.
• Exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution.
• Periodic exposure to chemical substances and minor physical trauma such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.
• This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Six months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s driving policy.
• May require a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on assigned equipment.

Preferences

Preference given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the necessary qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates.