The City of Victoria is currently searching for our next Maintenance Worker - Streets. The successful candidate provides manual labor following basic routines directed by an immediate supervisor during construction, repair and maintenance of City streets, curbs, sidewalks, and drainage facilities. Apply today to be part of a public service organization that prides itself on enhancing the livability of our community!
Salary amount offered depends on qualifications. This is a non-exempt position.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of City streets, curbs, sidewalks and storm sewer system.
• Operates and uses hand and pneumatic tools as needed, including jackhammers, gasoline tampers, hack saws, cement mixers, compressors and storm sewer jetting machine,
• May be required to operate and use a tandem axle dump truck or water truck after successfully obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and department safety rules.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
• Ability to get along with other employees and the public.
Ability to transport self from site to site. Ability to drive various types of equipment and vehicles to and from various worksites. Employee will work in extreme temperatures, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and lifting in order to maintain or repair the City’s streets, curbs, sidewalks, and storm sewer systems. Employee will work with chemicals, mechanical, electrical and traffic hazards. Employee will work in confined spaces, trenches and in streets where extreme hazards exist while performing duties. Employee is frequently required to perform heavy lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, odors, water and mud. Employee must be able to walk on slippery, loose, uneven and sloped surfaces. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of proper equipment used in the repair and maintenance of City’s streets, curbs, sidewalks and storm sewer system. Ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as tampers, jackhammers, pneumatic tools and storm sewer jetting machine. Ability to read and comprehend operating and instruction manuals, chemical labels, policy manuals, etc. Ability to complete forms for inspections of equipment and records of work performed. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required. Driving record that meets City guidelines. Personal Protective Equipment Required: (i.e. Safety Boots).
Victoria TX United States