Construction and Maintenance Leader

Construction and Maintenance Leader

Salary

$46,966.40 Annually

Location

Lubbock Water Department, 402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

C728-6331

Department

Water Utilities

Division

6331 - Water Dist. and Maint.

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Supervises and assists in the work of a small crew in the construction and maintenance of a wide variety of public works projects or jobs.

Essential Functions

• Supervise a small work crew; assist construction and maintenance foreman in planning work to be done; maintain time cards;
• Estimate materials, manpower, and equipment needs for various projects;
• Assist work crews in street maintenance work including sealing cracks, patching holes, repairing paving cuts, and operating salt spreaders during icy weather;
• Maintain equipment, and insure that proper tools are brought to each job;
• Operate trucks, street sweepers, front end loaders, crackseal machines, or distributor; assist in the setting up of traffic control devices or baricades;
• Assist in employee selection, evaluation, and disciplinary activities;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three years of experience in public works construction and maintenance; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical exam required

Valid current Commercial Drivers License

Pipeline Maintenance - Able to obtain Class C Water license and Wastewater II distribution license issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 3 years of hire.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of public works construction and maintenance;
• Proper safety practices.

Ability to:

• Supervise others;
• Estimate material, manpower, and equipment needs for various projects;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Keep simple records;
• Read and understand maps and blueprints;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Perform construction and maintenance activities related to public works

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, and other inclined surfaces
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift.
• Occasionally bend and kneel during the shift.
• Frequently push and pull objects.
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Reach above, at, or below shoulder height.
• Frequently coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three years of experience in public works construction and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Valid current Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lubbock

Address 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone 806-775-2303

Website http://www.mylubbock.us