Street Construction Technician I ID - 12536

General Statement

 

$22.22 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + Competitive Benefits

*Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay range.

Under the direct supervision of the Street Maintenance/Construction Foreperson and/or their designated representative, performs general skilled maintenance activities and functions. Performs all general maintenance and construction duties as required for the general installation, maintenance and repair of public streets, alleys, right-of-ways (R.O.W.), sidewalks, and similar areas.

The incumbent's work schedule will be established by the supervisor and will include rotational on-call weekend schedules, and possible overtime due to the nature of the position. This position is also considered to be a member of the City Emergency Response Team.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

  • Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled, and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work, including digging trenches, placing and finishing concrete, spraying herbicides, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, litter abatement, painting, street patching, and curb repair.
  • Performs maintenance and repair work on a regular schedule without direct supervision; uses chemicals and/or other supplies.
  • Completes routine street maintenance assignments and activities, without direct supervision, including, but not limited to: minor street repairs, street R.O.W. maintenance, and general repair and maintenance of public alleys and sidewalks.
  • Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment, including changing oil and other routine maintenance of appropriate equipment; cleans, maintains and stores painting equipment. 
  • Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways, and over terrain; operates hand and portable power tools. 
  • Routinely operates the following light and medium power-driven equipment: aerial lift, air compressor, asphalt paving equipment, excavator, trencher and various saws; may occasionally operate the following heavy equipment: dump truck, road grader, backhoe, dozer, skid loader, front end loader, bucket truck, cement mixer, jackhammer, chipper, vibra-plate compactor, turf sweeper, and other equipment as assigned. 
  • Fabricates and installs street and traffic control signs; installs and repairs street lights; places traffic control and warning signs and monitors traffic flow. 
  • Maintains simple records; reads and interprets directions and sketches.
  • Provides and participates in emergency responses which, while not all-inclusive, may include traffic control for extended periods, continual and strenuous sandbagging, emergency repairs to public facilities, assisting with evacuations, etc.
  • Assists other Public Works staff and departments in the planning and execution of their assignments; providing labor and/or technical assistance as required. 
  • Assists and supports other city departments as to general maintenance projects, needs, and activities.
  • May perform in a leadership role occasionally on select jobs. 
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

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Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diplomas or G.E.D.
  • One (1) year combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations. 
  • Reliable transportation, and living within 45 minutes of the Public Works Department to be called in after work hours in emergency situations. 
  • Valid Texas State Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain C.D.L. license(s), Class B or A if needed. 

 


 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge or training of the methods, tools and equipment of assigned trade area.
  • Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment of other maintenance functions.
  • Ability to maintain records on materials needed and used.
  • General operational knowledge, experience, and/or familiarity with all Public Works machinery and equipment. 
  • Written Communication/Language Skills Able to read and interpret written information. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures.
  • Judgment Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
  • Planning/Organizing Uses time efficiently.
  • Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner.
  • Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability Follow instructions, respond to management direction; and take responsibility for own actions.
  • Initiative Asks for and offers help when needed

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk over smooth or rough terrain, including slopes and embankmentsuse hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Any corrective eyewear required while operating a motor vehicle must be worn at all times while working.

Working Environment:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; and will be working in or around live vehicular traffic flow. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

 

 

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

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