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City of Lubbock
Construction and Maintenance Leader
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,176 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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. 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. 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 Driver's 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.