Maintenance Worker (Public Works)
- Basic Function
What starts with Public Works? Infrastructure...Growth and Innovation...Mobility...Security...Healthy Communities. The bottom line is that citizens' quality of life starts with public works.
Come be part of something bigger than yourself. Start and/or grow your career as Maintenance Worker, Public Works, with the City of Coppell!
The Public Works Maintenance Worker I position performs manual labor tasks associated with water, wastewater and streets maintenance operations. This employee performs duties and tasks, which require a high degree of physical activity and effort, and is exposed to a variety of extreme weather and working conditions. Regular attendance is an essential job function and employment duties are routinely performed Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed on-call. This position does not include any supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.
- Essential Job Functions
- Inspects vehicles and equipment daily and performs routine and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Repairs damaged utility mains and services. Cleans and maintains sewer manholes and lines for stoppages.
- Flushes hydrants and turns valves.
- Cleans out, raises, and sets water meter cans to grade.
- Drives dump trucks to dispose of excavated materials and to pull trailer used to carry backhoe.
- Operates backhoe, front end loader, hydro excavation truck, jackhammer, and other equipment needed to excavate area for repair work.
- Performs other manual tasks associated with meter maintenance.
- Makes taps for water and sewer line services.
- Operates necessary hand and power tools for excavation and repair work as needed.
- Makes necessary repairs to concrete and asphalt streets, sidewalks and alleys.
- Monitoring and maintenance of the cities storm water and drainage systems.
- Graffiti removal from all city building and structures.
- Maintains guard and bridge railing throughout the city.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- City of Coppell Core Competencies
Technical Competencies
Knowledge and ability to correctly apply professional/specialized expertise; skillfully manage information; properly use tools, equipment and technology; effectively allocate resources; proactively identify and resolve issues; consistently make sound decisions; correctly execute policy processes and procedures; strictly adhere to/enforce safety polices; consistently produce quality results; proactively plan and organize; consistently provide exceptional customer service.
Human Competencies
Humble: The noble choice to forgo your status, deploy your resources or use your influence for the good of others beyond yourself-a willingness to hold power in service for others.
Motivation of Self & Others: We demonstrate a core desire to serve the Public and the Organization through our commitment, passion, initiative and drive.
Leadership of Self: We motivate, inspire and influence ourselves to strive towards excellence by being positive, accountable, a team player and influential in goal achievement.
Service –Oriented: We behave in a friendly and professional manner centering on a desire to address the needs of internal and external customers while respecting their rights and dignity by being people-oriented, helpful, understanding and compassionate.
Trustworthy: We earn the confidence of others by demonstrating both the character and the competence to fulfill our obligations with both integrity and honesty along with ethical, credible behavior.
Relational: We establish trust, cooperation, mutual respect and support with an objective to improve relationships by valuing diversity and being diplomatic/tactful, cooperative, empathetic, broadminded, flexible, respectful and compassionate/caring.
Communication: We exchange information and ideas in a manner which results in mutually supported decisions for the greater good by sharing thoughts & feelings, and through assertiveness, empathic listening, conflict resolution and deliberating/debating.
Emotional Maturity: We demonstrate the ability to manage and monitor our emotions and to assess the emotional state of others by understanding stress management, balance and consistency.
Development of Self: We are committed to improving our knowledge, skills, personal qualifications and performance through self-development.
Conceptual Competencies
Organizational Awareness: We are aware of the Organization's structure and culture for how we do business by understanding departmental impact on organization, interdepartmental relations and organizational culture
Global Awareness: We stay informed of issues and trends that may impact the Organization by understanding media/public relations.
Community Awareness: We have a sense of the community's culture and its impact on service delivery by understanding purpose of service, citizen/stakeholder expectations and branding.
Innovation: We successfully implement ideas that improve and/or add value to service delivery through creative thinking, continuous improvement and by being quality minded and a change agent.
Critical Thinking: We actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach a sound answer or conclusion by understanding issue/problem identification, analysis, consequences, and by balancing decision factors.
Visioning: We understand the future direction of the Organization and understand the efforts and processes needed to achieve it by following the mission/values.- Minimum Requirements
Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Six months to one year of experience in a related field preferred. A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's license with Combinations and Tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six months is required. For advancement to a Maintenance Worker II position, the Maintenance Worker I must obtain a Class "D" Water Distribution License, Class I Wastewater Collection License or 60 hours of education towards TEEX training (trench safety, backhoe operation, continuing education and 2 years' experience for advancement).
Skills/Abilities
The Public Works Maintenance Worker I works closely with others as part of a team responsible for maintaining the water, wastewater and streets infrastructure within the City. This employee frequently performs tedious and exacting work as well as multiple tasks simultaneously in dangerous, noisy and distracting environments under time pressures. Tasks frequently subject this employee to safety risks related to operating heavy equipment in construction or traffic zones and occasional emergency situations. The Maintenance Worker I must be able to perform many physically demanding tasks, which involve a high-degree of concern for personal safety and the safety of coworkers, citizens and other individuals. The ability to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers and members of the general public using the English language verbally on a daily basis is essential. In addition driving skills are required for driving dump trucks and pulling trailer. Also certain skills in the use of hand tools are desired. The ability to take and follow directions is a must.
Physical Requirements
This position requires a high level of physical activity including but not limited to: hoisting, moving, and transporting objects in and out of City vehicles at a height of 48 inches. This position also requires the various tools, parts, materials and equipment weighing 30-106 pounds be vertically and horizontally transferred at heights ranging from a starting height of ground level to an end height of shoulder height. The tools, parts, materials and equipment will be horizontally transferred distances ranging from 10 feet to 50 feet. This position in conjunction with a co-worker, position a ramp weighing 150 pounds from a height of 36 inches to ground level; pulling and dragging objects, such as manhole covers and hoses, using a long handled pick and exerting a force from 23-120 lbs.; employing a variety of static and dynamic postures such as stationary, traverse, forward reaching, changing your body direction, handling (gripping & grasping), bending, communicating, crawling, balancing, fingering, ascending/descending ladders and steps, detecting a variety of scents, visually recognize objects near and far in order to complete daily tasks. For additional specific requirements please see the Coppell Essential Job Functions Documents.
Knowledge
Knowledge of mechanics and basic hand tools is required.
Working Environment
The Public Works Maintenance Worker I performs essential job functions outdoors in a field environment. The Maintenance Worker must be able to safely operate City vehicles. As well as, perform a variety of physical tasks at noisy, dusty, muddy or damp work sites exposed to temperature extremes and site hazards including fuels and other chemical substances, asphalt, cement dust, pollen, chiggers, spiders, bees, snakes and poison ivy.
Reporting Relationship
The Public Works Maintenance Worker I reports directly to the Public Works Crew Leader and indirectly to the Public Works Supervisor.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY FULL-TIME
The City of Coppell is self-funded and pays employee coverage for medical, dental (HMO plan), life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability. The employee pays dependent coverage for medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance. Coverage is effective the first of the month concurrent with or following date of hire.
Medical Insurance
We offer a PPO United Healthcare Options network HRA annual rollover plan. For this plan year, the HRA funded by the City is $500 reimbursement for in-network deductibles and 20% co-insurance only. The fiscal year individual/family in-network deductible is $2,500/$5,000 with 80% coverage after deductible. Office co-pays are $40 for PCP/$50 for specialist. Basic outpatient lab work by Lab Corp is covered 100% up to $1,000. Our plan summary and premium rate sheet is on our website.
Dental Insurance
Our dental insurance is through Guardian and offers the HMO and PPO plan. Both plans include two cleanings each year per person. The HMO out of pocket is based on set fees with no deductible or maximum. The PPO plan has 80% basic coverage and 50% major coverage after a $50/$150 individual/family deductible. Orthodontia is also available on both plans for adults and children.
Prescription Benefit
Our prescription benefit is through Kroger Pharmacy Plan. There is a $50 brand plan year deductible. Then following applies:
30 day supply 90 day supply (mail order or retail)
Tier 1 - $5 Tier 1 (generic) - $10
Tier 2 - $40 Tier 2 (name brand) - $80
Tier 3 - $70 Tier 3 (non formulary) - $140
Specialty Drug - $300Vision
Our vision plan is with Superior Vision with $10 exam/$25 eyewear in-network co-pays. Annual exams and most lenses are paid in full after co-pays. Frames are paid once each 12 months up to $125 retail value. Contact lenses are paid once each 12 months up to $150. The premium rates are on our website.
Life Insurance
The City of Coppell pays 2 times your annual salary to your beneficiary up to a maximum of $400,000. Those employees age 65 and over will receive a reduced benefit. Additional voluntary individual and dependent life insurance is available through Mutual of Omaha.
AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
The City of Coppell pays 2 times your annual salary to your beneficiary up to a maximum of $400,000 in addition to your life insurance. Those employees age 65 and over will receive a reduced benefit. Additional voluntary individual and dependent AD&D insurance are available through Mutual of Omaha.
Short-term DisabilityThe city pays for short-term disability. Coverage begins on the 15th day of absence due to your own covered injury or illness. Earnings are 60% of weekly income up to $2,300 maximum per week.
Long-term DisabilityLong-term Disability is equivalent to 60% of your monthly salary up to $10,000 after 90 days of qualifying disability.
TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)
TMRS is your retirement program. Employees contribute 7% of gross earnings each paycheck. The City's match is 2 to 1 upon retirement. TMRS members are vested with 5 years of service. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.
Holidays
The City of Coppell has 10 ½ paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 ½ days), Christmas (2 days) and one personal day.
Vacation
Vacation leave accrues at the end of the first full pay period and may not be used until successful completion of the initial probationary period. During the 1st year of employment, 10 days of vacation are accrued (5 days for 24 hour shift). After the 1st year, the accrual is earned at the rate of 15 days per year (7.5 days for 24 hour shift). The accrual rate increases with years of service up to 24 days annually (12 days for 24 hour shift).
Sick Leave
Sick leave begins accruing during the first full pay period of employment at the rate of 12 days annually (6 days for 24 hour shift). The maximum cumulative accrual is 1040 hours (1560 hours for 24 hour shift).
Longevity
The City of Coppell pays $6 per month for accumulated months of service in a lump sum annually in November.
Compensation Incentive
The City of Coppell gives employees $150 per month to apply first towards their dependent medical premium if applicable, or invest in our ICMA 457 plan.Deferred Compensation Plan
ICMA provides tax-deferred supplemental 457 retirement plans
Flex Spending Section 125
Employees may participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan, which corresponds to Section 125 of the IRS Code. The plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket medical, dental, vision and related health care expenses. Employees may also elect to contribute to a dependent care reimbursement account through voluntary pre-tax payroll deductions.
100% Direct Deposit
It takes two pay periods for complete processing.
Wellness Health Center
Free to City of Coppell employees and dependents on our medical plan for health coaching and acute care.
The CORE
Free individual and family membership for employees.
Coppell Library
All employees and their families have free access to our Library.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Coppell pays for confidential counseling on life and family issues.
Cariloop
Online healthcare coaches to guide through challenges as a caregiver.Bereavement Leave
The City of Coppell provides up to 24 hours (36 hours for 24 hour shift) paid leave in the event of a death(s) for current spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent or grandchild of an employee or employee's current spouse.
Civil Leave
Employees receive paid leave for jury duty and other approved civil leave.
Military Leave
Full pay for up to 15 work days per fiscal year and one time partial pay for up to 180 days if eligible.
Workers' Compensation
Anytime an employee is injured on the job during the scope of City business, the employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement
Once initial probationary period is complete, the City provides proportional tuition only reimbursement from an approved college for job related courses within a degree plan with requirements.
Other Optional Benefits:
AFLAC
Legal Shield
InfoArmor
Long-Term Care
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01Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have a valid class "A" state of Texas commercial driver's license with Combinations and Tanker endorsements?- Yes
- No
03How much maintenance/utility experience do you have?- Zero to Six Months
- Six Months to One Year
- One to Two Years
- Three Years Plus
04Please check all license or certifications that your currently posses:- Water Distribution "C"
- Water Distribution "D"
- Waste Water Collection II
- Customer Service Inspector
- None
05Do you have previous utility maintenance experience in a municipal setting?- Yes
- No
06Do you have 60 hours of TEEX training towards trench safety, backhoe operation, and continuing education?- Yes
- No
Required Question