Maintenance Specialist II

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.

• Responsible for cleaning ditches, culverts, storm water ditches, and drains by shoveling and/or hand digging out the ditches, culverts and inlets.
• Digs up and repairs broken pipes.
• Flags traffic in construction zones.
• Works on city construction projects.
• Maintains, places, and removes street signs and barricades.
• Assists in hauling materials and operating machinery.
• Maintains Streets and Drainage Division equipment.
• Keeps record of general maintenance inspection on all equipment and vehicles, including the inside of the vehicle, the outside and under the hood.
• Conducts maintenance and checks equipment weekly.
• Maintains report of work activity on a daily basis.
• Digs holes and installs metal/wooden posts to repair and guardrails adjacent to drainage structures.
• Sands streets during freezing weather; installs and maintains high water barricades.
• Assists Fire, Police, and Water Departments in emergencies, e.g., after accidents, traffic control, removal of property, etc.
• Meets and contacts citizens regarding complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of related construction experience required.
• Ability to read street signs, maps and written orders.
• Ability to write and complete daily reports.
• Ability to compute time sheets.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact and get along with other crew members and the general public.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license required and must maintain a good driving record in accordance with City of Rowlett driving standards. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or designee within two working days of receipt.
• Valid Commercial Class “A” Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement is preferred or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment required.
• Must reside within a 30‑minute response time from the Public Works Building; employee will have six months from employment date to relocate.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Must be able to stand and walk to shoot survey grades, clean trucks, and flag traffic. Must be able to operate equipment controls, use a shovel, carry materials, and write daily reports. Ability to hear and talk when working in groups and listen for traffic. Ability to lift and carry materials up to 150 lbs. This job requires pushing and pulling to shovel materials and pushing on brake (20 lbs.

of exertion); reaching, bending, sitting, twisting, climbing, and balancing to use equipment and remove debris. Exposed to extremes in outdoor temperature, inclement weather, high noise levels, and vibration of hands, arms, shoulders, and back when operating jack hammer and tamper.