Street Maintenance Worker $18.98 HRLY - $19.67 HRLY

Street Maintenance Worker $18.98 HRLY - $19.67 HRLY

Department:Streets

Location:Azle, TX

*Starting Rate DOQ*

The City of Azle is in growth mode, and we are seeking new employees who have a desire to serve our wonderful community in the role of Streets Maintenance Worker.

If you are someone with a servant's heart who wants to join a team where there is room for advancement, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Health/Dental/Disability/Term Life benefits are paid at 100% , and you will be participating in the Texas Municipal Retirement System pension plan, contributing 7% of your earnings to grow your retirement nest egg, with the City of Azle matching your contributions 2:1!

Additionally, vacation and personal leave are available after six months of continuous service.

Incentive Pay for relevant certifications and licenses; employee recognition and appreciation events; and a great team of co-workers makes The City of Azle an ideal place to establish or expand your career.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

Under supervision from the Streets Crew Leader, operates heavy motorized equipment used in public service maintenance and construction operations; participates in all activities of repair and construction when heavy motorized equipment is needed; does other related work as required.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Operates vehicles and equipment such as trucks, excavators, graders, loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, and various other equipment; reads and understands written job instructions and plans; prepares reports; uses good judgement to work safely and use equipment properly; lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, and pulls, pushes, or drags up to 150 pounds of repair equipment or while hooking up or doing minor maintenance on equipment; crawls, climbs, kneels, squats, stoops, and bends freely when driving or participating in repairs and construction; sits or stands for extended periods of time; hear clearly when working around equipment and in traffic; work outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather; some exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises that are routinely encountered in maintenance and construction operations, using proper safety precautions.

Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment. Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work area, as required or assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Subject to after hours call out for emergency situations (including inclement weather) safely operates hand tools including hand saws, skill saws, bolt cutters, picks, axes, air compressors, jackhammers and other equipment.

REQUIRED CONTACTS

Communicates effectively and courteously with other city employees and general public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Basic knowledge of light to heavy-equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy equipment operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in street and utility maintenance work. Possess mechanical aptitude to make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment in the field. Ability to use heavy motorized construction equipment, particularly backhoes and front-end loaders, but also tractors and mowers.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. At least one year's experience in operating heavy motorized construction equipment preferred.

The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.