Job description: Position Purpose

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What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.

Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.

Overview

The Utility Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of low-skilled and semi skilled labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, maintenance of airport 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

Performs maintained 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.

Lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and 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.

Flags traffic and 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; tracks inventory of equipment and follows safety and disposal guidelines for chemicals and other repair fluids.

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.

Performs Facility Safety Inspections, MED Inspections, and checks for fire extinguishers; reports any problems to supervisor.

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

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 MAPSCO.

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 lift and work with heavy equipment.

Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

2 years of experience performing various maintenance and labor work.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Supplemental Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

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Expected salary: $40835.28 – 45700.17 per year

Location: Dallas, TX

Job date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:29:46 GMT

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