Maintenance Specialist I - Transportation

Government JobsMidland, TX, US

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Employer

City of Midland

Salary

$38,534.00 Annually

Location

TX, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Engineering Services

Division

Transportation

Opening Date

06 / 30 / 2025

Scope of Work

Join the team that keeps Midland's streets moving and neighborhoods connected! As a Street Maintenance Crew Member, you'll take on hands-on tasks that improve the safety, appearance, and functionality of our city's streets, alleys, and drainage systems. Whether you're patching potholes, clearing storm inlets, mowing overgrown channels, or supporting major drainage projects, every day brings new challenges and real impact. This is a great opportunity to build a career in public serviceno experience required, just a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of something that matters.

Essential Job Duties

Performs routine maintenance and / or construction on streets, alleys, right of ways, drainage channels, etc.

Patch streets and alleys with hot mix or cold mix asphalt

Crack seal

Clean inlets

Maintain flow lines in channels

Pick up litter in basins and channels

Mow and trim weeds in basins and channels

Set storm sewer pipe for drainage improvement projects

Assist in storm water pump maintenance

Performs daily preventative maintenance of motorized equipment or hand tools.

Attend safety meetings monthly

Maintains tools and equipment in good and safe operating condition.

Keeps jobsite and vehicles / equipment neat and in order.

Performs any related duties needed to complete projects.

Performs pre-trip / post-trip vehicle / equipment inspections. Maintains records of work performed such as work schedules, status reports and records of work orders.

Assists with the proper set up of work zone traffic control.

Fulfill on-call duties as required and outlined on Transportation's on-call roster.

Assists with the maintenance of Transportation's building and grounds.

Assists other City divisions and departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing maintenance duties and be exposed to potentially hazardous equipment and traffic. Employee will be exposed to work zones consisting of high-volume vehicular traffic. Employee must be able to lift working materials.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education & Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

No experience necessary

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of, experience or training in construction and maintenance of streets and underground drainage systems

Knowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work area

Skill to operate various light equipment and machinery

Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

Ability to perform physical labor

Ability to comprehend written and oral work assignments and perform work as assigned

Licenses & Certifications :

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Competencies :

Adaptability / Flexibility

Communication

Customer Service

Dependability

Personal Organization

Productivity

Teamwork

Monday through Thursday; 10 Hour workday; Overtime may be required as needed.

Employer

City of Midland

Address

300 N Loraine St. Midland, Texas, 79701

Phone

4326857245

Website

http : / / www.midlandtexas.gov

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Transportation Specialist • Midland, TX, US