Maintenance Worker I (Dallas Water Utilities - Facilities)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of low-skilled and unskilled strenuous labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, maintenance of airport, parks, and other public grounds and facilities, construction and maintenance of water or wastewater mains, and maintenance of public facilities.

Operates a wide range of light equipment to perform maintenance activities.

Essential Functions

1. Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt, and spreading crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets;

operates air and jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.

2. Assists in laying various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.

3. Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.

4. Flags traffic and sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.

5. Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation.

6. Assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains, and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.

7. Drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies, or material to and from the work site.

8. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.

9. Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants;

provides landscape maintenance at golf course and on other public areas.

10. Performs Facility Safety Inspections, MED Inspections, and checks for fire extinguishers; reports any problems to supervisor.

11. Performs other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• May require knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
• May require knowledge, use, and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
• May require knowledge of surface preparation / adaptability of various surface materials.
• May require standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
• May require knowledge of water meter cleaning.
• Ability to follow specific or general verbal and written instructions on basic routines from a supervisor or crew leader.
• Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and work with equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

Must be able to obtain Texas Driver's License during probationary period.

Education

None

Salary Range

$19.63 - $21.39

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.