Maintenance Worker I - Streets

The Public Works Maintenance Worker I performs manual labor tasks in and around the city, including but not limited to digging trenches and sweeping debris from the streets. The employee is exposed to and must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, rain, strong odors and or smoke, exposure to dust or pollen, heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repair and replace asphalt and concrete on city property and right of ways using hand and power tools

Use hand tools to dig ditches or holes

Hand shovel dirt, gravel, concrete, or asphalt

Tamp, pack, and level dirt, asphalt, or other materials

Load and unload materials and equipment

Trim trees, pick up brush and load brush onto a truck

Cut grass using a push or power mower or power trimmer

Occasionally operate other light equipment

Maintains a safe working environment. Wear the required PPE

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required: High school diploma

Required: Valid Texas Driver s License

Required: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals.

Required: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Required: Ability to speak effectively among co-workers

Preferred: Previous experience and knowledge of arboricultural and horticultural practices

Preferred: Previous experience with maintenance equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED

REQUIRED: Valid TX Driver s License, CDL preferred

REQUIRED: Pesticide Applicator License preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year

The position requires substantial knowledge, skills, and abilities in utilizing diverse manuals, as well as gas

or electrically powered tools, machinery, and equipment. It entails performing physically demanding tasks,

including lifting, pushing, digging, sweeping, and raking.

Position Title: Maintenance Worker I - Streets FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Departments: Public Works Hiring Range: $19.47-$21.39/hr

Reports To: Streets Superintendent Last Revised: 10/1/24

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strenuous physical outdoor work with continuous exposure to elements such as dust, fumes, odors, dampness,

raw sewage, noise, and outside weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying of

objects over 75 pounds, often combined with stooping, bending, twisting, crawling, and reaching. Walk on a

variety of uneven, sometimes slippery surfaces, work in or near traffic. Stand and walk while working for

extended periods of time; Good motor coordination skills, worker must be able to coordinate his or her eyes,

hands, fingers, and feet rapidly.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Krum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Krum complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

The physical demands described in this document are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.