Construction Maintenance Worker

Performs manual work in the construction and maintenance of public works facilities. - Install and repair water meters, water, and wastewater lines; - Assist in the operation of specialized equipment in cleaning and inspecting sewer lines and sewer taps; - Clean and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes and meter boxes; - Will occasionally operate hydraulic or pneumatic power tools, and lighter construction equipment, i.e.; skid steer; - Order parts and supplies; clean, repair, and test meters; - Assist in scheduling routine vehicle and equipment maintenance; - Assist in setting up proper traffic control devices in work areas; - Assist in the operation, inspection and maintenance of all city roadways; - Keep a daily log of oil levels in equipment; - Performs related duties as directed. Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with an additional six months experience in construction or maintenance; or any relevant combination of education and experience which provides the following: *Physical exam required* *Water: **\*\*\* Critical Infrastructure:** **This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.** **This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. \*\*\**** - ***Water(Pipeline Maint)*** *- Ability to work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus;* - ***Solid Waste*** *- possession of a Texas Operator's License;* - ***Wastewater Collection*** *- Must be clean shaven in order to wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Respiratory Fitness physical required as part of the pre-employment physical and annually every year after and* *must have a high school diploma or GED.* ***Knowledge of:*** - The types and uses of hand tools and equipment for construction and maintenance; - Methods used to construct and maintain a variety of public works. ***Ability to:*** - Perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance; - Follow oral and written instructions; - Communicate effectively with others; - Operate heavy equipment and other equipment such as Hydrocleaner, Vacuum truck, (CCTV and SCBA units - Wastewater Collection only). ***Physical Requirements:*** - Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds. - *Wastewater Collection*-frequently lift and carry up to 80 pounds. - Frequently walk and stand during the shift. - Frequently bend and kneel during the shift. - Push and pull objects. - Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees. - Continuously rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing. - Reach above, at, or below shoulder height. - Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle*.*