Street Maintenance Worker

This position is subject to a hiring incentive up to $2,000.

About the Role

Essential job function training is delivered by Public Works staff to provide you with the skill set to saw cut, pull, form, pour, and finish concrete and asphalt projects using a combination of hand tools, gas-powered tools, and heavy equipment. Under direct supervision and training by the Streets Crew Leader, the purpose of the position is to assist with repair and replacement of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, stormwater inlets, drainage ditches, and outfalls to maintain the integrity of the Town’s infrastructure. Public Works First Responders also assist PD and Fire with emergency traffic control operations and special events hosted by the Town. This position requires working independently or as part of a crew, depending on the nature of assigned tasks, and may require being on-call during certain periods, including after-hours response.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and vehicles to ensure proper and safe function; report malfunctions immediately.
• Drive and maneuver equipment, move levers, push pedals, or turn valves to activate power equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals while adhering to safety standards.
• Clean, repair, and maintain curbs, gutters, inlets, outfalls, debris separators, stormwater systems, manholes, ditches, and other public infrastructure.
• Use basic hand tools such as shovels, rakes, or machetes; operate equipment to clean stormwater structures, lay pipelines, set manholes, remove brush, mow high grass, and pick up litter.
• Work safely in high-speed vehicle traffic areas, medians, and rights-of-way.
• Prepare for daily tasks by loading tools and materials; clean and return them to assigned storage areas.
• Collaborate with crew leaders and supervisors to eliminate hazards, address public inquiries, and report work activity status.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools (e.g., checking fluid levels, ensuring safe operation).
• Adhere to departmental, personnel, and safety rules and regulations.
• Set up proper work zones using cones and barricades to ensure public safety.
• Create and update manual or online work orders as directed by the Crew Leader or supervisor.
• Respond to after-hours and weekend work orders when on-call, including Winter Operations activities (e.g., street sanding or brining).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of previous experience demonstrating the ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License; must obtain a CDL B within one year of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond respectfully to inquiries or complaints from customers and the community.

Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects or assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Town staff, supervisors, residents, and vendors.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet short deadlines, and work overtime or flexible hours as needed.
• Tact and diplomacy in public interactions; strong organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic, and imaginative approach to tasks.
• Proficiency in using power tools, lawn care equipment, chainsaws, radios, laptops, telephones, calculators, copiers, and smartphones.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to comprehend policies, procedures, regulations, and organizational structures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate machines or tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Outdoor environment with exposure to construction and Public Works project sites, including loud noises, dust, heavy vehicles, and equipment.
• Exposure to inclement weather, traffic hazards, slippery surfaces, and moving vehicles or equipment.