Public Works Maintenance Worker - Streets

SUMMARY

Maintains and repairs municipal streets and right-of-way by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from Street Crew Chief, Equipment Operator, or Senior Maintenance Worker.
• Maintains and repairs asphalt and concrete surfaces of streets and their curbs, gutters, drive approaches and sidewalks.
• Installs and repairs guard rails and delineators along roadways for traffic safety.
• Assist with the removal of trees and debris from roadways.
• Completes pavement and sidewalk preparation/treatment for inclement weather.
• Operates equipment such as street saws, routers, air hammers, trucks, power saws, and hand tools.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment as required.
• Maintains safe work and traffic conditions throughout the street repair process and cleans work site before leaving or opening to traffic.
• Assists other divisions of the Public Works Department as needed, including standby and emergency callback.
• Will perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
• Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma / GED. Some related experience and/or training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Texas Class B Commercial Driver's
• License within one (1) year of hire
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Work Zone Traffic
• Control certification within one (1) year of hire

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

SPECIALIZED KSA'S

Working knowledge of street, water, wastewater, and drainage maintenance procedures and equipment operating practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to work in areas where there is vehicular traffic nearby. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee regularly works in confined spaces and in trenches. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

DISCLAIMER

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer to meet organizational needs and job requirements.

Join the City of Bedford Team!

Our team is dedicated to serving the community with excellence, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health, dental, and vision insurance options, life insurance, disability plans, and a retirement plan with a 2:1 pension matching.

In addition to these benefits, our employees enjoy 12 paid holidays, generous vacation leave, and personal days. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth.

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply and join us in serving the wonderful community of Bedford.

~ We look forward to welcoming you to our team. ~

Health Insurance:

• Starting at $20 per month with two plans to choose from:

• Cigna HDHP (with up to $1,500 per year city paid Health Savings Account contribution)

• Cigna Copay PPO with affordable rates and copays, family coverage, tele-health options, and more.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):

• Healthcare FSA

• Dependent Care FSA

• Limited-Purpose Health Care FSA (for HSA participants)

Dental Insurance:

• Two plans available, covering:
• Preventative services
• Basic services
• Major services
• Orthodontic treatment

Vision Insurance:

• Two coverage options for lenses, frames, or contact lenses.

Life Insurance:

• Coverage up to 2x your base annual salary (up to $150,000).
• Additional optional life, AD&D, and other coverage options available.

Disability Plans:

• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits provided at no cost to the employee.

Employee Assistance Program:

• Available at no cost to employees and household members.

Paid Holidays (12 Days):

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Floating Holiday

Vacation Leave and Personal Days:

• Three weeks of vacation after one year of employment.
• Sick Leave Conversion to Vacation: Convert sick leave to vacation annually, provided the balance remains at a certain level post-conversion.
• Vacation Buyback Program: Benefit from accrued vacation balances.
• Up to two personal days per year.

2:1 Pension Matching:

• Texas Municipal Retirement Systems (TMRS) replaces social security contributions for full-time and part-time employees working over 1,000 hours per year.
• You contribute 7%, and the City matches with 14%.

Retirement Plan:

• Voluntary 457 retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax options.
• Voluntary Roth IRA plan

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $750 per fiscal year for approved educational expenses.