Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator I/Equipment Operator II

Department: Drainage FLSA Status: Nonexempt Hiring Salary: Maintenance Worker range: $17.56-$21.07 Equipment Operator I range: $19.75- $23.70 Equipment Operator II range: $21.36- $25.63 Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?   What we’re looking for: Driven and skilled individuals to join the City of New Braunfels Streets & Drainage division of Public Works.  Under close supervision, performs general labor and maintenance of City streets, parks, facilities and infrastructure in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Equipment Operator levels will perform skilled and semiskilled work operating equipment and performing manual labor tasks, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. The varying levels provide growth and development opportunities as new skills or certifications are obtained. Benefits & Total Rewards: Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team. Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance 2:1 match on retirement contribution Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year Tuition reimbursement program Bilingual pay offered Keep learning – professional and personal development training available The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Maintenance Worker- Operates a variety of specialized equipment and performs manual labor tasks in order to maintain safe parks, streets and City facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment. Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports problems requiring additional attention. Assists in the repair and maintenance of roadways; maintains landscaping and park grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris from roadways, structures, grounds and facilities. Digs and fills holes; patches streets; clears and repairs roadway, shoulders and adjoining areas; installs and maintains signs; Cleans and maintains City facilities and buildings; makes minor facilities repairs. Install and maintain street signage. Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Equipment Operator I- In addition to responsibilities of a Maintenance Worker: Operates a variety of tools and equipment and performs manual labor tasks in order to maintain safe streets, drainage structures and City facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment. Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and general labor work. Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and street and drainage construction and maintenance equipment, including but not limited to a chain saw, weed eater, dump truck, backhoe, skid steer loader, roller, front end loader, mini excavator, street sweeper and tractor (mower) in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage. Completes daily logs and reports as required. Assists in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads; digs and fills holes; clears and repairs roadway, shoulders and adjoining areas; installs and maintains signs. Maintains landscaping and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris from roadways, structures, grounds and facilities. Performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Equipment Operator II- In addition to responsibilities of an Equipment Operator I: Operates a variety of specialized vehicles and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures in order to maintain safe streets, drainage structures and City facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment. Leadership skills and trains staff on other duties and equipment. Assists with coordination of work crews performing activities according to work schedule; monitors task completion; assures that all safety rules and regulations are observed; serves as crew leader as assigned. Hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks. Loads and unloads materials using power equipment. Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and road repair work; resurfaces, grades and shapes roads as directed. Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Your education and experience that matter most for this role: Education and Experience: Maintenance Worker: High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND one year of general maintenance experience. Equipment Operator I: High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND two (2) years work experience opera