Maintenance Worker - Streets

The purpose of the position is to complete a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. This is accomplished by constructing or maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks, and storm drains; completing repairs; removing debris and trimming trees; and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Other duties may include related tasks which contribute to the upkeep and care of streets, alleys, and right-of-ways. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Duties are included as follows: Pours, spreads and levels concrete; sets forms, ties steel, wrecks forms, backfills, places, spreads and compacts asphalt: lays sod; uses various concrete finishing tools; bores holes in existing concrete to install rebar; repairs sprinkler systems damaged by crews; cleans up work site, materials and unused concrete; clean tools of concrete; hauls old spoils to designated dump site; watches for buried utility lines during excavation; sands icy roads in the winter; lifts and carries objects such as cement bags, small equipment, tampers, water pumps, and jackhammer weighing up to 100 lbs. Assists with performing a wide variety of activities in support of maintenance, which includes: repairing inlet boxes, storm pipes, flumes, head walls, culverts, and bar ditches; grading alleys; pressure washing screening walls for painting; installing and repairing guardrails and dome posts; maintaining bridges for structural integrity; Right of Way tree trimming drainage clearing and cleaning and/or, performing other related activities. Ensures site safety by directing traffic flow, placing and removing traffic cones, placing and removing barricades, and routing traffic as appropriate. Maintains drivable streets and alleyways by sweeping streets and removing debris; removing downed trees and other large objects; trimming trees; hauling and placing sand on roads; and ensuring proper drainage. Participates in/on a variety of meetings and training sessions. Responds to emergency operations and on-call situations. May be required to work special events after regularly scheduled hours, including holidays and weekends. Maintains vehicles by checking fluids; stocking vehicles with equipment, materials, and supplies; and reporting maintenance or repair needs. Performs other assigned duties. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; No experience required; related maintenance and/or construction experience preferred. Valid Driver’s License. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of DeSoto. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or Manager within two working days of receipt. Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class “B” Preferred Must reside within a 30-minute response time from the City of DeSoto Service Center. Employee will be required to carry first-call or back-up call after completion of 6-month probation period or when assigned. Supplemental Information Knowledge of City policies and procedures; Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of streets, roadways, alleys, and right-of-ways; Knowledge of standard safety practices, work gear, and procedures; Skill in the use of hand and power tools, including chainsaws; Skill in the operation of light and heavy equipment, including bobcats, backhoes, and front-end loaders; Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to work flexible hours, including callback, and Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public. Employee Benefit Information Health Insurance- BCBS Dental Insurance- BCBS Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight Flexible Spending - Payflex (Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.) Life Insurance - Dearborn National (The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.) Voluntary Term Life Option - Dearborn National (This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.) Employee Assistance Program - Deer Oaks (Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.) Education Pay (Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.) Social Security (Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.) Texas Municipal Retirement System (Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1. Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.) Vacation (Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).) Sick Leave (Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).) Holidays (Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.) Longevity Pay (Earned at a rate of $4 per month. This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).) Worker's Compensation (Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.) Fire/Police (Eligible for Education/Certification pay.) Deferred Compensation Plans - Mass Mutual/Empower (Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.) #J-18808-Ljbffr Desoto Group Inc