Maintenance Worker - Streets

Salary: $18.15 - $24.21 Hourly

Location : ROCKWALL, TX

Job Type: FULL TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Job Number: MW STREETS 9/5/24

Department: STREETS

Opening Date: 09/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Under direct supervision of the Streets Maintenance Crew Leader, performs unskilled to semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, and right-of-ways.
Employees in this class possess dexterity and manipulative ability, utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment in the performance of tasks, and usually work in adverse environmental conditions.
Position assists other divisions in tasks such as water/wastewater line repair, where applicable.
Position ensures the proper functioning and care of assigned equipment.


Examples of Essential Functions Operates various types of trucks in the hauling and distribution of materials, i.e., dump trucks, sand trucks, tar trucks, water trucks.
Participates in establishing traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones.
Performs ground maintenance, i.e., mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, pruning, planting, trimming, sodding, fertilization/weed control around signs, barricades, ditches, culverts, and other structures Performs maintenance and repair of various streets, roadways, and right-of-way sites, i.e., culverts, ditches, barricades, curbs, head-walls and subsequent drainage structures, patching potholes and general pavement repairs.
Prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use.
Performs regular and preventive maintenance, and minor repair on assigned equipment.
Performs painting, cleaning, maintenance and repair of municipal property, structures, and facilities.
Utilizes various manual, gas, and handheld electrical tools and equipment in maintaining or repairing assigned areas, i.e., saws, welders, drills, hammers, shovels.
Cleans/clears debris and refuse from City property regularly.
Performs various construction tasks such as setting forms, placing concrete and establishing a grade.
Performs maintenance of existing street signs and installs new street signs.
Functions on call for emergency stand-by duties and repairs.
Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary.
Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Performs related work as directed.
(Note: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.
The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)


Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma, or GED and supplemented by minimum of 2 years experience in general construction related to concrete/asphalt/street maintenance. Must possess or obtain a valid state Class A CDL driver's license within (12) months of hire.
Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the various types of manual work performed in the maintenance of municipal structures and grounds.
Considerable knowledge of construction practices related to street and right of way maintenance Considerable knowledge of the various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal streets, roadways, and right-of-ways.
Considerable knowledge of the various types of manual, gas, or diesel-powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal streets, roadways, and right-of-ways.
Considerable knowledge of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing assigned tasks.
Considerable knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices associated with performing duties in traffic and adverse weather conditions.
Ability to perform manipulative tasks requiring eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks.
Ability to follow oral and/or written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees, and the public.
Ability to work in a variety of adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
Tasks involve the frequent use of coordination and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools and shop equipment; or the skilled and complex operation of equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.
Environmental Requirements: Tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g.
dirt, cold, rain, fumes), exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions and exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, toxic chemicals, dust or pollen.
Sensory Requirements: Tasks require sound, depth and visual perception and discrimination.
HIPAA Compliance Statement:
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.


FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: Merit Increases/Pay for Performance
Non Sworn civilian employees are eligible for a 4% merit increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 4% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.


Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.


* merit increases are based upon performance and budget

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees.
Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day.


Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit.
Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay.

Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year

Vacation
Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly
0 - 1 Year 6.67
1 - 4 Years 10.00
5 - 9 Years 11.67
10 + Years 13.34

Sick Leave
Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year.
There is no maximum accruals for sick leave.


Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2:1 match.

A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account.
Upon retirement, the City will deposit it's portion of the matching funds at 14%.


The City also participates in Social Security.


Deferred Compensation
The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.


Longevity
After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5/month for Longevity Pay.
This benefit is usually paid out each December.


Supplemental Benefits
The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC.


Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.


Wellness Program
The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year.
Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.


Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.


Bilingual Certification Pay
Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay

Education Pay
Some positions are eligible for Education Pay up to $900 annually
Associates - $800/yr Bachelors - $1,400/yr Masters - $2,000/yr *Education Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.


Certification Pay 1st Certification - $300/yr 2nd Certification - $600/yr 3rd Certification - $900/yr
*Certification Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.


01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Yes No

02

Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience in general construction related to concrete/asphalt/street maintenance?
Yes No

03

Do you have a valid Texas Class A CDL driver's license?
(required) Yes No

04

IF ANSWERED "NO" TO THE ABOVE QUESTION.
CAN YOU OBTAIN A CDL LICENSE WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT?
Yes No

Required Question