Maintenance Specialist III - Streets

Maintenance Specialist

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, streets and City's drainage system. May serve as lead worker over Maintenance Specialist I's and II's in the absence of Crew Leader. Performs other duties as assigned.

Assists Crew Leader in planning, scheduling and implementing construction, maintenance and operation activities to provide quality water, wastewater, street and drainage services for the City. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement repair, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling, ability to shoot and read grade. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures the safe operating conditions at work sites according to MUTCD, including but not limited to such conditions as traffic hazards, equipment operation, required barricades, confined space safety / trench safety. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment, ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools after use; street and drainage maintenance, etc. Responds to complaints regarding asphalt, concrete and drainage repairs; evaluates situations; explains findings to supervisor; contacts residents and business owners in areas where services will be interrupted and explains when services will be restored. Contacts residents and business owners in areas where street and drainage repairs occur and explains what the problem is / was and it was or will be corrected. Assists in training Maintenance Specialist I's and II's to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of streets and storm drainage systems. Assists in getting locates for gas, telephone, power, cable television, water, sewer lines and storm sewer pipes from the appropriate sources prior to excavation. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time.

Graduation from High School or GED and three (3) years of proven experience relating to construction, maintenance and repair of streets and drainage. One (1) of the three years of experience needs to be related to equipment operation. Supervisory experience preferred. Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a sphalt paver, rollers, asphalt reclaimer, tack machine and a water truck, dump truck and backhoe, motor grader, grade all, track loader. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to shoot and read grade; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to serve as Lead Worker over Maintenance Specialist I's and II's in the absence of the Crew Leader.

Valid Class C driver's license required. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement is preferred or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment and ability to maintain city driving standards in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must reside within a 30-minute response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. May be required to be on-call and work nights, evenings and weekends.