Dallas, Texas, United States
Onsite
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Job Summary
Job Description
Overview
The Maintenance Worker III performs a variety of skilled 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, lakes, and dam. Operates a wide range of equipment to perform maintenance activities.
Essential Functions
1. Performs maintenance work 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. Lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and 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; tracks inventory of equipment and follows safety and disposal guidelines for chemicals and other repair fluids.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
Three (3) years of experience performing various maintenance and labor work.
Licenses and Certifications
*Minimum Qualification Notation: ALL qualifying information (including education, experience, and licenses and certifications listed in the minimum qualifications section) must be included in the application to be considered for this position.
Information included in any attachments (such as the resume) is in addition to, not in lieu of application information.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
Knowledge, use, care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
Knowledge of surface preparation/adaptability of various surface materials.
Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
May require knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment
Ability to read and understand maps and mapping applications.
Ability to operate a variety of simple to complex power tools or power equipment used in construction or landscaping.
Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods.
Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Salary Range
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.
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