Street Maintenance Worker

STREET MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBER

REPORTS TO: Street Maintenance Foreman

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular

SCHEDULE: Full-time

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40.00

OVERTIME STATUS: Non-Exempt
PRIMARY LOCATION: Kenedy, TX, 78119

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $18.00/hr.+ DOE

Summary/Objective:

The Street Maintenance Crew Member is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and improving city streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This position performs pavement repairs, sign and storm drain maintenance, traffic control setup, and general roadway upkeep. Key responsibilities include patching potholes, painting pavement markings, cleaning storm drains, trimming tree limbs, hauling materials, and operating heavy equipment. The Street Maintenance Crew Member also assists with emergency response efforts, such as clearing debris after storms and addressing hazardous road conditions. Success in this role is demonstrated through well-maintained roads, timely completion of repairs, adherence to safety standards, and efficient response to public infrastructure needs. This job description outlines key responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as necessary.

Supervisory Status:

This position carries no authority over personnel supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Perform street and roadway repairs, including pothole patching, crack sealing, asphalt resurfacing, and compacting materials to maintain safe and functional streets.

• Maintain and repair drainage systems, including cleaning storm drains, removing debris, and addressing blockages to prevent flooding and roadway hazards.

• Install, repair, and maintain street signage and pavement markings, ensuring compliance with traffic control standards and visibility requirements.

• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment, including jackhammers, saws, compactors, power tools, and work trucks, ensuring proper function and safe operation.

• Set up and monitor traffic control devices, including barricades, cones, and warning signs to ensure worker and public safety in active work zones and for city special events and projects.

• Perform seasonal and emergency response duties, including clearing storm debris, trimming overgrown vegetation, assisting with snow/ice removal, and responding to urgent roadway hazards outside of regular work hours as needed.

Minimum Experience:

· A minimum of one (1) year of experience street maintenance, construction, or public works operations.

· Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment is required.

· A valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Street maintenance and repair techniques, including asphalt and concrete patching, sealing, and resurfacing.
• Traffic control procedures and work zone safety standards, ensuring proper signage and worker protection in road maintenance areas.
• Stormwater drainage system maintenance, including debris removal and flood prevention strategies.
• Proper use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment used in roadway repair and general maintenance.
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance practices, ensuring reliable operation of work trucks, trailers, and heavy machinery.

Skills in:

• Operating and maintaining construction and maintenance equipment, including compactors, saws, drills, and road painting tools.
• Time management and task prioritization, handling multiple work orders efficiently while responding to emergency maintenance needs.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting, identifying roadway hazards and implementing appropriate repair solutions.
• Communication and teamwork, coordinating with fellow crew members, supervisors, and the public regarding maintenance activities.
• Basic mathematical skills, calculating material needs, measuring road markings, and estimating repair costs.

Ability to:

• Perform physical labor in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Follow safety regulations and traffic control guidelines, ensuring compliance with municipal and industry standards.
• Interpret maps, blueprints, and work orders, executing maintenance tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations, working on-call as needed to address road hazards, storm damage, and urgent infrastructure issues.
• Work independently or as part of a team, adapting to changing priorities and workload demands.

Work Schedule:
The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as needed for meetings, events, and emergencies. This is an on-site position with no remote or hybrid work options.

Work Environment:

The Street Maintenance Crew Member primarily works outdoors (90%), performing street, sidewalk, and drainage system maintenance. The role requires frequent exposure to varying weather conditions (60%), including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind. This position involves regular exposure to loud noises (50%) from construction equipment, power tools, and roadway traffic. Potential exposure to hazardous conditions (40%), including working near moving vehicles, operating heavy machinery, handling chemicals, and navigating uneven terrain, necessitates strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The role also includes occasional indoor work (10%) for meetings, equipment maintenance, and administrative tasks. Employees must exercise situational awareness and caution in high-traffic areas, ensuring worker and public safety during street maintenance operations or special city projects and events.

Physical Demands:

The Street Maintenance Crew Member role requires frequent physical activity (90%), including standing, walking, bending, crouching, and climbing to perform road maintenance and infrastructure repairs. The position involves prolonged periods of standing (60%), particularly when operating machinery, repairing streets, or working in high-traffic areas. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying (40%) of materials, tools, and debris, with occasional lifting of objects over 50 pounds (20%), such as asphalt, concrete bags, road signs, or maintenance equipment. The position also requires reaching, pushing, and pulling (30%) while using tools, setting up barricades, and handling road repair materials. Fine motor skills (50%) are necessary for operating hand tools, adjusting traffic signs, and performing detailed maintenance work. Gross motor skills (70%) are required for lifting heavy objects, operating machinery, and navigating physically demanding job sites. The role demands high visual acuity (80%) for identifying road hazards, reading maps and blueprints, and operating equipment safely. Hearing acuity (70%) is required for monitoring equipment, responding to verbal instructions, and ensuring safety in noisy environments. Due to the physically demanding nature of the role, stamina and endurance (60%) are essential for completing tasks efficiently in varying environmental conditions. Employees must also be prepared to work near moving traffic, elevated areas (10%), and confined spaces (10%), such as storm drains or culverts, when necessary.

Disclaimer:

The City of Kenedy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Kenedy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment. The City of Kenedy will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants or employees requiring accommodations should contact the City of Kenedy at (830) 583-2230 or via email at [email protected].

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment process, including a drug screening conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, a job-related pre-employment physical examination consistent with ADA requirements, and a criminal history check conducted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other applicable fair hiring practices and regulations. Pre-employment screenings, including drug testing and physical examinations, will be conducted in accordance with the ADA and other applicable regulations, ensuring they are job-related and consistent with business necessity. The City of Kenedy will provide applicants with the required notices and obtain written authorization prior to conducting any background check, in compliance with FCRA requirements. Employment with the City of Kenedy is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. This policy may not be altered except by a written agreement signed by the City Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• street maintenance, construction, or public works operations: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kenedy, TX 78119 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenedy, TX 78119: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person