Row Technician I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform technical maintenance and operational activities
• Operate, service and maintain a variety of small equipment or tools
• Clean, edge and mow street and drainage right-of-ways
• Trim trees, shrubbery and maintain landscape
• Monitor and maintain assigned areas, facilities, and equipment; remove trash or debris; prepare site and equipment for necessary repairs or cleaning; maintain traffic control as required
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
• Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances
• Equipment, tools, and materials of assigned area
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Utility vehicle operation techniques
• Adhering to safe work practices
• Prioritizing work and managing time

Education, Experience and Training

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Valid Texas Driver's License

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel