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Maintenance Worker

City of Alamo Heights, San Antonio, TX, United States


Maintenance Worker

Alamo Heights, TX, USA
43573 per year
Hourly
Full Time
TMRS 2:1 @ 7%, Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life paid 100% for employee
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is assigned to the Department of Public Works and is responsible for the provision of a wide variety of City services related to streets, parks, facility maintenance, solid waste and utilities under the general direction of a Crew Leader, Equipment Operator or a Public Works or Utilities Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Operates tractors, mowers, trimmers, trucks and other vehicles, equipment and tools
Performs minor and preventative maintenance on equipment
Performs tree and vegetation removal and trimming as needed, also maintains chainsaws in a ready state for use as needed
Picks up solid waste and recycled materials, including loading into collection trucks, on assigned collection routes
Performs maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater systems as directed
Performs minor and preventative maintenance in City facilities
Reads water meters, if required, for verification of readings
Performs turn ons/ turnoffs and other customer service tasks as needed
Maintains assigned vehicle(s) in a clean, safe and operable condition
Advises when tire replacement or repairs are needed on all vehicles
Responds to after-hours calls whether scheduled or not
For CDL holders, may occasionally drive on assigned collection routes on which household garbage, trash, recyclable materials and brush are collected as well as transport solid waste to disposal site.
Assist other departments as directed
Performs other duties as assigned
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
One year experience in equipment operation and minor repair and preventative maintenance of equipment
One year of general construction experience
High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
Valid Texas Class C driver license; Texas Class B CDL is desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of safety practices and requirements of the job
Ability to work well with others
Knowledge of operation of tools and power equipment
Practical use of a rod and level preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate tools and equipment associated with the job
Working conditions are in a field environment
Must be able to pass a drug and/or alcohol screen
This class specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this class specification at any time without notice.