Construction & Maintenance Worker (Fence Repair)

Summary

Performs manual work in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities.

Essential Functions

• Install and repair water meters, water, and wastewater lines;

• Assist in the operation of specialized equipment in cleaning and inspecting sewer lines and sewer taps;

• Clean and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes and meter boxes;

• Will occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools, and lighter construction equipment, i.e.; skid steer;

• Order parts and supplies; clean, repair, and test meters;

• Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance;

• Assist in setting up proper traffic control devices in work areas;

• Assist in the operation, inspection and maintenance of all city roadways;

• Keep a daily log of oil levels in equipment;

• Performs related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalentwith an additional six months experience in construction or maintenance; or any relevant combination of education and experience which provides the following:

Physical exam required

Water:

• Critical Infrastructure:This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. *

• Water(Pipeline Maint)- Ability to work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus;

• Solid Waste- possession of a Texas Operator's License;

• Wastewater Collection- Must be clean shaven in order to wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Respiratory Fitness physical required as part of the pre-employment physical and annually every year after andmust have a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The types and uses of hand tools and equipment for construction and maintenance;

• Methods used to construct and maintain a variety of public works.

Ability to:

• Perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance;

• Follow oral and written instructions;

• Communicate effectively with others;

• Operate heavy equipment and other equipment such as Hydrocleaner, Vacuum truck, (CCTV and SCBA units - Wastewater Collection only).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

• Wastewater Collection-frequently lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

• Frequently walk and stand during the shift.

• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift.

• Push and pull objects.

• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.

• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.

• Reach above, at, or below shoulder height.

• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.