Overview

Position Title: Maintenance Worker I

Company: City Of Dallas

Location: Dallas, Texas, US

Job Description:

Performs a variety of low-skilled and unskilled strenuous labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines; maintenance and repair of airport grounds and facilities; construction and maintenance of water/wastewater mains; cleaning water meters; operating tractors, mowers, and other lawn equipment; maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium and park grounds; and, collects garbage/brush and trims landscape.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt or spreading crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs and gutters or streets.
  • Assists in laying various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.
  •  Loads and unloads tools, construction material and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
  • Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
  • Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
  • Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation.
  • Assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
  • Drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies or material to and from the work site.
  •  Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Must have a least an eight-grade education and the ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. At least one (1) year of general construction experience may be required.