Public Works Technician - Streets

Performs street maintenance of rights-of-way in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include operating equipment, machines, tools and work aids: backhoe, front-end loader, trenchers, skid steer loaders, jack hammer, air compressor, pumps, signs and traffic signals, dump trucks and other vehicles and equipment.      

• Performs street repair and maintenance including patching asphalt streets, repair concrete streets and sidewalks, catch basins, manholes and storm sewer lines. 
• Assists in the installation and repair of storm sewers, water lines, storm drain junctions, and the cleaning of storm sewer lines and drainage ditches. 
• Operates various small equipment and large vehicles. 
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. 
• Performs routine maintenance to equipment on a daily basis. 
• Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair. 
• Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority. 
• Follows departmental policies and procedures. 
• Reports City code violations to supervisor. 
• Responds to emergencies as needed. 
• May be required to work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by on call basis. 
• Performs tree trimming on street rights-of-way. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one year of general maintenance experience preferred
• Possession of a valid State of Texas Class C driver's license.

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• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Ability to perform the specialized semi-skilled maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.