Street Maintenance/Construction Technician Ii

MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO WWW.JOINTEAMKYLE.COMGENERAL STATEMENT:

Under the direct supervision the Street Maintenance Foreperson and/or their designated representative, performs general skilled maintenance activities and functions. Performs all general maintenance and construction duties as required for the general installation, maintenance and repair of public streets, alleys, right-of-ways (R.O.W.), sidewalks, and similar areas.

The incumbent's work schedule will be established by the supervisor and will include rotational on-call weekend schedules, and possible overtime due to the nature of the position. This position is also considered to be a member of the City Emergency Response Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled, and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work, including digging trenches, placing and finishing concrete, spraying herbicides, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, litter abatement, painting, street patching, and curb repair.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on a regularly scheduled without direct supervision; uses chemicals and/or other supplies.
• Completes routine street maintenance assignments and activities, without direct supervision, including, but not limited to: minor street repairs, street R.O.W. maintenance, and general repair and maintenance of public alleys and sidewalks.
• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment, including changing oil and other routine maintenance of appropriate equipment; cleans, maintains and stores painting equipment.
• Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways, and over terrain; operates hand and portable power tools.
• Routinely operates the following light and medium power-driven equipment: aerial lift, air compressor, asphalt paving equipment, excavator, trencher and various saws; may occasionally operate the following heavy equipment: dump truck, road grader, backhoe, dozer, skid loader, front end loader, bucket truck, cement mixer, jackhammer, chipper, vibra-plate compactor, turf sweeper, and other equipment as assigned.
• Fabricates and installs street and traffic control signs; installs and repair street lights; places traffic control and warning signs and monitors traffic flow.
• Maintains simple records; reads and interprets directions and sketches.
• Provides and participates in emergency responses which, while not all inclusive, may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations, etc.
• Assists other Public Works staff and departments in the planning and execution of their assignments; providing labor and/or technical assistance as required.
• Assists and supports other city departments as to general maintenance projects, needs, and activities.
• May perform in a leader role occasionally on select jobs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• High School Diplomas or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three (3) years road work experience, Or equivalent combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations
• Reliable transportation, and living with 45 minutes of the Public Works Department to be called in after work hours in emergency situations.
• Valid Texas State Driver's License
• C.D.L. license(s), Class A preferred; or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Anyone who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or to others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position.

TEAMKYLE BENEFITS!

• Off at noon on Friday!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums
  • Portion of dependant premium covered by the City.
• Wellness Initiatives
• Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
• Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) **Restricted Prior Service Credit**
• MissionSquare - optional 457-deferred compensation plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

See full details on COK Benefits page!