Maintenance Worker - Streets and Drainage City of Friendswood - 3.6 Friendswood, TX Job Details Full-time $18.64 - $23.23 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Full Job Description The City of Friendswood, Department of Public Works is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker to assist in the repairs of city streets, rights-of-ways, and drainage systems.

DUTIES:

Periodically operates backhoe and other tractors and drives crew trucks. Maintains and repairs streets, curbs, and sidewalks, using a variety of tools and equipment. Installs and repairs storm sewers, inlets, and storm manholes. Operates laser-leveling equipment to determine ditch elevations for grading and maintenance. Operates heavy mowing equipment during maintenance of ditches, shoulders, guardrails, and easements. Operates water jet truck to clean culverts and storm sewers. Provides emergency response to remove fallen trees, storm debris, assist in emergency repairs, and respond to traffic emergencies, after normal business hours. Complies with and enforces normal safety precautions to prevent injury or accidents to self or others on the job sites. Performs other duties within the areas of responsibility and ability as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or G.E.D, six months to one year of experience, valid Texas Driver's license. Experience working for City, County, or State preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires heavy lifting (e.g., greater than 50 pounds) and extended period of sitting, walking, and standing. Position incumbent is constantly exposed to dirt, dust, noise, heat, cold and dampness and occasionally exposed to odors, fumes, and bad lighting. Job may require above average agility and dexterity. Job may also require physical exertion for long periods of time. Most of workday is spent outside, and incumbent is exposed to all types of weather conditions. Use of heavy equipment, power drills and saws, trimmers, and hand tools and various other tools. Position is considered Emergency Essential and will require 24-hour availability during emergency conditions. To apply please log on to www.friendswood.com. The City of Friendswood is EOE/ADA and participates in E-Verify. For questions, please call at 281-996-3200