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GENERAL SUMMARY
To perform work necessary for the maintenance and repair of city streets, parking lots, drainage facilities and rights-of-way.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
This position receives general supervision from the Street Department Crew Leader. This position does not supervise any other positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Assists in maintenance and repair operations including, but not limited to, pothole repair, utility cut repair, crack sealing, overlays, reconstruction, drainage facility cleaning, barricade construction, de-icing, street sweeping and vegetation control
Operates equipment used in maintenance and repair of city streets and rights-of-way
Makes oral reports regarding daily progress
Maintains building and grounds housing the street department
Performs minor welding activities when required
Mow, weed eat and clean right-of-way and drainage areas
Install and replace street signs
Assists in other department activities as needed
Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed
Work weekends, holidays and special events as needed
Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
For Street Maintenance I
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED; some construction-related experience is preferred; knowledge of backhoe, crack sealer, dump truck, front-end loader, jackhammer and various hand tools.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred.
For Street Maintenance II
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or General Education Degree; Two (2) years of experience in street maintenance or public service. Must be able to operate backhoe, crack sealer, street sweeper, dump truck, front-end loader, jackhammer and various hand tools. Must have completed a minimum of 16 hours of Traffic Control Work Zone training or equivalent.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Must possess the visual acuity to operate a computer terminal and city vehicle
Walk, stand, or sit, for prolonged periods of time
Regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry up 10 pounds
Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds or more
Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard
Speak and hear to exchange information in English
Operate a vehicle to travel to various locations
The City of Lake Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Lake Worth will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID: 86668781

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