SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assists with maintenance of city streets, sidewalks, curbs, and drainage systems, using light equipment and hand tools; maintains, plants, and trims grass, trees, and brush; performs traffic control at work sites; and assists with performing minor repairs on equipment.

Assists with performing minor repairs on equipment; and

Collects brush and debris, and loads onto truck.

Other Important Duties*

May assist with concrete application and with form building for same;

May assist other personnel in painting street signs, curbs, and stripes on roads;

Serves as essential emergency personnel when required;

Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position; and

Performs such other duties as may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:  methods, practices, material, and equipment used in street and drainage system maintenance; and use and care of tools and specialized equipment.

Skill/Ability to:  understand and follow instructions; learn to operate standard maintenance equipment; applying safety standards to prevent hazards; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Safety/Physical Requirements:  Heavy.  Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying and using a force equal to ninety (90) pounds.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Sufficient education to read and write;

or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Class A Texas driver’s license.