- Salary
- $35k+/yr
- Location
- Kingsville, TX, TX, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Definition: Performs semi-skilled labor relating to the maintenance of City properties.
Responsible to mow City properties, right of ways and easements. Under immediate supervision will perform mi-skilled labor in the maintenance of City parks and City properties. Participates in any other related work as required or assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Operates complex machinery and/or equipment including tractors and mowers
- Cuts and removes brush, grass, timber, and other debris from streets, drainage structures, and other city property.
- Responsible for maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
- Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
- Serves on standby crew for after hour emergency work as required, does minor carpentry work, painting and concrete work.
- Keeps storage areas neat and clean
- Assists other City divisions with regards to City facilities and equipment.
- May be required to work extended hours and on weekends
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of city, state, federal regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment in public spaces. Proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand tools and power tools.
- Knowledge of mechanical, proper care and skillful/safe operation of equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, read addresses, directions, and signs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year experience with operating mowers and tractors.
PREFERENCE: - N/A
Conditions of Employment:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possession of Valid Driver’s License
- Satisfactory Driving Record
- Proof of Citizenship and /or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally
- Physical Examination
- Drug Screen
- Background investigation
- City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, and/or immediately after an emergency in accordance with the City of Kingsville Emergency Services Policy No. 881 effective August 28, 2006.
- City employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.
Skills
Carpentry
