Maintenance Specialist (Temporary)

Street Maintenance WorkerThe City of Midland is seeking a dependable and motivated Street Maintenance Worker to help maintain and improve our streets, alleys, and drainage systems. In this role, you'll perform hands-on tasks such as patching potholes, sealing cracks, cleaning inlets, maintaining flow lines, and installing storm sewer pipes. Your work will make a visible difference in the daily lives of Midland residents. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a team. Experience is not required—we offer on-the-job training to help you succeed. You'll work a full-time schedule Monday through Thursday with 10-hour shifts, and occasional overtime may be required. The City offers excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth. To qualify, you'll need a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas Class C driver's license, and a strong work ethic. If you're ready to build a better Midland with a crew that takes pride in their work, apply today.Essential Job DutiesPerforms routine maintenance and/or construction on streets, alleys, right of ways, drainage channels, etc.Patch streets and alleys with hot mix or cold mix asphaltCrack sealClean inletsMaintain flow lines in channelsPick up litter in basins and channelsMow and trim weeds in basins and channelsSet storm sewer pipe for drainage improvement projectsAssist in storm water pump maintenancePerforms daily preventative maintenance of motorized equipment or hand tools.Attend safety meetings monthlyMaintains tools and equipment in good and safe operating condition.Keeps jobsite and vehicles/equipment neat and in order.Performs any related duties needed to complete projects.Performs pre-trip/post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections. Maintains records of work performed such as work schedules, status reports and records of work orders.Assists with the proper set up of work zone traffic control.Fulfill on-call duties as required and outlined on Transportation's on-call roster.Assists with the maintenance of Transportation's building and grounds.Assists other City divisions and departments as needed.Performs other related duties as assigned.Physical and Environmental ConditionsAbility to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing maintenance duties and be exposed to potentially hazardous equipment and traffic. Employee will be exposed to work zones consisting of high-volume vehicular traffic. Employee must be able to lift working materials.Required QualificationsMinimum Education & Work ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentNo experience necessaryOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & SkillsKnowledge of, experience or training in construction and maintenance of streets and underground drainage systemsKnowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work areaSkill to operate various light equipment and machineryAbility to understand and implement verbal and written instructionsAbility to perform physical laborAbility to comprehend written and oral work assignments and perform work as assignedLicenses & Certifications:Valid Class C Texas driver's licenseCompetencies:Adaptability/FlexibilityCommunicationCustomer ServiceDependabilityPersonal OrganizationProductivityTeamworkMonday through Thursday; 10 Hour workday; Overtime may be required as needed.