Job Details

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1302509

Department: Streets

Opening Date: 05/21/2024

Closing Date: 11/30/2024 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $18.00/hr

To perform a wide variety of general maintenance activities and functions including installing, maintaining and repairing concrete, asphalt, drainage, water pipes and sewer pipes; and to provide support to the public and assigned City departments and divisions.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a Crew Chief and/or Utilities/Streets Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
2. Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, air compressors, rollers, mud-jack, tar pots, concrete mixers, concrete saw, circular and quickie saws, jackhammers, electric drills, water pumps, and other similar equipment and machinery in repairing and installing concrete, asphalt and drainage structures, water and wastewater pipes and appurtenances in various weather conditions.
3. Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment; assist with collection and cleaning of tools and materials after utilization.
4. Provide support to assist division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.
5. Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; lubricate equipment as needed; report the need for repairs.
6. Assist with excavation projects by using manual labor not limited to shoveling by hand, and using probing rods to locate leaks and utility lines.
7. Complete daily work log and work orders as required by appropriate division staff member.
8. Adhere to safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage and using proper equipment and materials as assigned.
9. Locate, install, maintain and repair a variety of water and drainage piping for water distribution including fire hydrants, pipes, valves and service connections; repair waterline breaks; drain water from project site as necessary.
10. Inspect and control infiltration problems related to the sewer system; perform preventative maintenance and repair of sewer mains; repair sanitary sewer manholes as needed.
11. Setup or assist with setting up traffic safety zones as assigned.
12. When assigned to traffic, assist in maintaining street lights for highways, assist in installation of signs and markings and other traffic operation related duties.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months prior working experience in general labor is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
  
• Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A Commercial license within 90 days of employment. Failure to obtain Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be available to work 40 hours per week Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, with overtime and on call duty as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:

01

Did a current City of Mesquite employee refer you to apply for this CDL position?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please list the FULL NAME of the current City of Mesquite employee who referred you to apply for this CDL position.Otherwise please enter N/A or Not applicable.

03

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

04

Indicate the number of months/years experience you have in general labor.

• No experience
• 3 but less than 6 months
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

Check all equipment in which you have current or prior experience operating for the position of Maintenance Worker II-Streets.

• No experience operating equipment.
• Air compressors
• Rollers
• Mud-jack
• Tar pots
• Concrete mixer
• Concrete saw
• Circular and quickie saws
• Jackhammers
• Electrical drills
• Water pumps
• Commercial trucks

06

Please select all answers in which you have experience with installing, maintaining and repairing any of the follow:

• No Experience
• Installing, maintaining and repairing concrete
• Installing, maintaining and repairing asphalt
• Installing, maintaining and repairing drainage
• Installing, maintaining and repairing water pipes
• Installing, maintaining and repairing sewer pipes

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently have a Commercial Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment?

• Yes, I currently have a Commercial Class A driver's license.
• No, but with the assistance and training from the City, I have the ability to obtain a Commercial Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment
• No, I DO NOT have the ability even with the assistance and training of the City, to obtain a Commercial Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment

09

Please read carefully: If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a seasonal employee.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 or more months.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee, but I have NOT been in my current position for 3 months.

Required Question