Maintenance Technician - Streets (Hiring Incentive: $1,000)

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Position Summary

We're excited to offer a hiring incentive of $1,000 for this role! Operates and maintains foam injection machine, crack sealer machine, concrete saw, work trucks, dump trucks, equipment trailers, and other equipment needed to assist with maintenance and repairs. Performs general maintenance tasks; repair activities for street, sidewalk, alley, and drainage areas; operates and maintains hand and power tools as needed. Distinguishing Characteristics: Positions at this level perform the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey and/or Senior level. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning assigned job tasks within the scope of established policies, procedures, and pertinent regulations. May receive technical and/or functional supervision from higher levels.

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs general maintenance for street and drainage systems.
• Prepares equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.
• Operates foam Injection machine, crack sealer, concrete saw, dump truck, equipment trailer, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repairs.
• Transports equipment to and from worksite
• Participates in preparing the site for maintenance/repair operation, including set-up of traffic control, safety, and warning devices.
• Inspects and performs basic service, preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required to keep equipment in safe, working order; fuels equipment, checks tires, assures that equipment is secure and operational; reports major service/repair needs to supervisor or other designated authority.
• Assists other crew members and co-workers as assigned.
• Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and respond as necessary for area of assigned responsibility.
• Assist in the removal of concrete, setting forms, typing steel, and finishing concrete.
• Assist in repairing storm drainpipes, inlets, etc. Remove debris and other obstructions from drainage right-of-way.
• Assist in the removal and replacement of asphalt streets.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience: Six (6) months' experience in a related field preferred. Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain a valid State of Texas Drivers' License Class "CDL-A" within year (12-months) from the date of hire. Must pass an Equipment Operations Test during 90-day probationary period. Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and job placement assessment. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy. Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee. Required Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: The proper use of hand and power tools required to perform street and drainage maintenance. Carpentry, compaction, and grade work. Ability to use trash pumps, walk behind compactors and small hand and power tools. Digg Tess procedures (Call before digging) and be familiar with utility markings. Skilled In: Must exhibit the skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner. Perform heavy manual labor and work in adverse weather conditions when needed; and operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner. Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Following instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks. Communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, genetics, or job type. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to climb and descend stairs, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking, hiking, and/or climbing in and through operational areas to identify situations, problems, or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb to perform work and inspect work sites, and push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Employees work primarily in the field and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road and/or land hazards, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm.