Senior Maintenance Worker - Streets

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor within assigned division. Depending on area of assignment, responsibilities may include maintenance and repair of streets and related infrastructures, drainage systems, and/or construction projects. May also provide emergency response to Public Works issues after hours.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks including installations, inspections, repairs and maintenance at assigned locations.
• Operates, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of various equipment including hand and mechanical tools and motorized equipment.
• Sets up work zones as appropriate and insures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.
• Performs crew leader functions as needed.

Education and Experience

Work requires ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalency. Over one year, up to and including three years of experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
• Use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Basic ability to recognize meaning of common two or three syllable words and to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses.
• Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.

Special Requirements

• This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.
• Must possess a minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License or must obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities.
• Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday.
• Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.

Benefits

The City of Farmers Branch offers a competitive benefit package to all full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day. Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, TMRS Pension, Empower Retirement, Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays, 4-Day Work-Week, and Tuition Reimbursement. For more information, visit our Benefits page: https://farmersbranch.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits.