Maintenance Specialist I - Streets

Hiring Rate: $16.66 hourly

Full Pay Range: $16.66 - $24.99 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

3-day weekends Friday - Sunday

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

• 4-day work week
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
• Vacation - 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
• Sick leave - 2 weeks per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay

Position Overview:

Responsible for performing general labor/crew member duties in support of maintenance projects such as streets, concrete and drainage projects. Work is performed with direct supervision. Performs related duties as required.Assist in performing a wide variety of activities in support of streets maintenance, which includes: implementing temporary and permanent asphalt repair to streets, alleys, sidewalks, and/or other applicable areas; pouring concrete; and/or, performing other related activities. Duties also include: patches potholes as temporary or permanent solutions; levels concrete and asphalt streets and/or sidewalks to resolve uneven areas or dips; assists with base failure repairs; assists with the overlaying of streets. May be responsible for responding to and assisting during emergency situations (e.g., tornadoes, floods, icing, snow, traffic accidents, and chemical spills).High School diploma or GED preferred. No experience required; related maintenance and/or construction experience preferred.Valid Texas Class "C" driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Must be able to obtain a Class "A" CDL with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

Must reside within a 1 hour response time from the Public Works Facility, employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. Will be subject to covering/handling first-call or back-up call when assigned.

The complete job description for this position can be found here.