Public Works Maintenance Worker - Construction

Conducts a variety of maintenance functions for the Haltom City Public Works Department; operates and maintains departmental equipment and tools; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Repairs, maintains, and installs water mains, service lines, storm drains, valves, water meters, fire hydrants, and/or sprinklers.
• Locates underground utilities as assigned.
• Repairs and resurfaces City streets; lays asphalt and concrete; backfills trenches and curbs.
• Installs and/or repairs traffic barricades as assigned.
• Performs duties such as lays sod, trims trees and hedges.
• Participates in the demolition of vacant and/or hazardous properties; removes demo materials from worksites.
• Operates equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, rollers, dump trucks, and water trucks; cleans equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Transports materials and equipment to and from jobsites; loads and unloads trailers.
• Fabricates tools and other types of devices; performs welding as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year public works maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on area of assignment, other specialized certifications or licenses may be required. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Higher starting salary for candidates with a CDL.