Public Works Technician - Streets - City of Athens, TX : Job Details

Salary: $16.20 HourlyLocation : Public Works (Parks & Streets) Warehouse, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 56Division: 32 - Public Works DivisionDepartment: Streets & DrainageOpening Date: 10/03/2024Job Summary Performs street maintenance of rights-of-way in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include operating equipment, machines, tools and work aids: backhoe, front-end loader, trenchers, skid steer loaders, jack hammer, air compressor, pumps, signs and traffic signals, dump trucks and other vehicles and equipment. Essential Job Functions

• Performs street repair and maintenance including patching asphalt streets, repair concrete streets and sidewalks, catch basins, manholes and storm sewer lines.
• Assists in the installation and repair of storm sewers, water lines, storm drain junctions, and the cleaning of storm sewer lines and drainage ditches.
• Operates various small equipment and large vehicles.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance to equipment on a daily basis.
• Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports City code violations to supervisor.
• Responds to emergencies as needed.
• May be required to work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by on call basis.
• Performs tree trimming on street rights-of-way.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Ability to perform the specialized semi-skilled maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one year of general maintenance experience preferred
• Possession of a valid State of Texas Class C driver's license.

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