Maintenance Technician I-Streets

JOB SUMMARYThis position performs ordinary, labor intensive tasks commonly related to water and sewer system construction and maintenance. Also, assists operator in any way necessary to complete the job. Must be able to work on call duty. Must be available to respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe listed duties are essential job functions that the position has been created to perform. The employee may be called upon to perform any task that is implied from the listed duties or is within the scope of the job summary. Attendance and punctuality are an essential function of this position.* Drives and operates maintenance vehicles and other vehicles and equipment to job locations.* Must be able to locate and manually excavate water and sewer lines when necessary.* Installs piping, clamps, fittings and various other types of material used to build or repair system.* Must be able to perform basic preventative maintenance functions to vehicles, tools and equipment being used.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* One year experience in Public Works preferred.* Ability to understand and abide by City of Conroe and Departmental policies and procedures.* Must be able to work on call duty and respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.* Must be able to work as many hours as required to complete jobs.* Must be able to attend after hours classes to renew or obtain required certifications/licenses when necessary.* Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed.* Must be able to lift weights of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.* Ability to use all tools to accomplish the job in an efficient manner.* Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.* Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, or sit for long periods of time.* Must be capable of reading, writing and communicating in English.MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDESShovels, pick-axes, various hand tools, air tools, boring tools, pumps, metal detectors, line locators, I-PAD.PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREDEar and Eye Protection, Boots, Gloves, as well as any other safety equipment.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed where extreme temperatures, caustic substances, physical hazards, respiratory hazards, humidity, noise, and vibrations may be encountered.EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:* High School Diploma or equivalent required.* Must possess a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months from hire date.* Must be able to pass a drug test and a doctor’s physical examination.