Traffic Operations

Job Description Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs manual labor involved with the construction, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, or service and operation, such as refuse collection, brush collection, street cleaning, sign installation, or water and sewer installation and/or repair. Job Responsibilities 1. Loads and/or unloads materials, such as trash, garbage, and other materials onto a truck. 2. Assists in cleaning equipment, hand tools and trucks. 3. This position requires driving a motor vehicle and equipment. Incumbent may perform minor maintenance and repairs to tools, equipment, or trucks. 4. May operate equipment attached to a truck when working on a project, such as street repair, picking up refuse or brush, or cleaning sewers by utilizing a pressure washer. 5. Performs manual work (i.e. installing posts, pipes, sewer lines, cleaning streets and other work). 6. Operates department equipment and must follow all safety rules and regulations. 7. Assists on other job related work when assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Requirements - 1. Job requires an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent. 2. Job requires a valid Texas Class C Drivers License. 3. No previous work experience is required. 4. Must have basic knowledge of hand tools to perform normal work as assigned. 5. Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under conditions involving extremes heat and cold. 6. Must be able to follow orders and work efficiently and productively. 7. Must be able to operate department equipment safely and effectively. Physical Requirements 1. Generally, work is scheduled for normal duty hours, a five-day 40 hour week and is subject to recall. 2. Employee works outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to possible unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. 3. Employee is expected to drive to and work at various city locations. Additional Information 1. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 2. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 3. Required to work during emergencies, weekends, holidays, or as needed (i.e. storms, hurricanes, etc). 4. Required to be on stand-by or on call (waiting to be engaged to work) when necessary. Disclaimer This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.