Street Maintenance

Job Summary

The Street Maintenance / Public Works Laborer performs a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled construction duties related to the maintenance, repair, and improvement of city streets, drainage systems, and public infrastructure. This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and may include operating light to heavy equipment and performing emergency response duties as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, hammers, and other vibrating or rotating equipment
• Assist with street repair including patching potholes, sealing cracks, and resurfacing roads
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, and equipment for job sites
• Perform grading, leveling, tamping, and compacting of dirt, asphalt, and other materials
• Dig and maintain drainage ditches, culverts, and related infrastructure
• Assist with traffic control setup including cones, barricades, and signage for work zones
• Operate and assist with heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, street sweepers, and asphalt machinery (as assigned)
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections (oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulics)
• Assist with snow/ice removal and roadway treatment during inclement weather
• Remove debris, tree limbs, and trash from streets, drainage areas, and city property
• Install, maintain, and repair street signs, markings, crosswalks, and pavement striping
• Assist with water leak repairs and emergency maintenance tasks when required
• Enter work orders and job completion data into computer systems
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in equipment operation or general construction work, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to operate and maintain tools and light/heavy equipment safely
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding labor
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment
• Backhoe or heavy equipment training certification
• Knowledge of roadway maintenance and construction practices

Work Environment

• Outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions
• Exposure to loud equipment, traffic, dust, asphalt, and construction environments
• Requires standing, bending, lifting, and physical labor for extended periods

Multiple ways to Apply!

At Express, we value your time. We want to simplify the process and speed up the results. To apply, feel free to:

· Call our office and ask to speak with a Recruiter about this position

· Apply to this position by submitting your resume

· Or apply on our website at expresspros.com and select the Round Rock office.

At Express, we ignite opportunity by giving you choices. We have a variety of career opportunities from over 100 employers in the Williamson County area and we will help you to find the perfect one as quickly as possible. We welcome anyone who seeks to build or continue their career. If you take the time to go the extra mile, try your best in all situations, and believe honesty is the best policy – Call Express today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals!

Express Employment Professionals of Round Rock has helped job seekers in Round Rock and Williamson County since 2003. Call or come see us today to see how we can help you!