Drainage Technician II

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Job Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Drainage Technician II operates various vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery within the Drainage Division of the Public Works Department. This position performs a range of construction, maintenance, and drainage system operations while ensuring safety compliance and efficient execution of tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates medium sized, specialized equipment in the performance of a variety of construction, maintenance, and other work including their use of attachments designed to perform specialized tasks in combination with the vehicle’s operation or mode of function and performs light to heavy physical labor.
• Typical work will be operating backhoes, front-end loaders, bobcats, vac trucks, side loading sanitation equipment, and other heavy equipment.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Performs safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains activity reports.
• Provides assistance to other drivers as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

• City policies and procedures.
• Operations of motorized construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Construction, maintenance and repair practices and methods.
• Water and sewer system operations.
• Recordkeeping practices.
• Safety procedures and practices.
• Personal computer and various software applications.

Skill in:

• Handling situations requires diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Using various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Utility location.
• Map reading.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent; AND two years of heavy equipment and vehicle operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor work environment.  May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.  May be required to work in confined spaces.   May be required to climb ladders. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.  

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer  and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,  or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.