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Employees in this class normally work under close supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from higher level classes by responsibility for operating a limited range of light and moderate equipment and vehicles.\nSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED\nReceives general supervision from higher level Street Maintenance personnel.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\nDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:\nDrive and may operate light to moderate construction equipment on routine assignments or on a training basis, including skip rollers, concrete saws, backhoes and tractor mowers.\nRepair and patch streets by hand-sweeping surfaces, loading asphalt, and raking and shoveling asphalt.\nParticipate in working with a small street patching crew in completing work orders.\nOperate tractors and mowers in the maintenance of drainage channels and right-of-ways.\nMay participate in concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.\nInspect ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for removal of weeds and application of herbicides.\nDrive and operate trucks and equipment used in the application of larvacides and insecticides for control of mosquitoes.\nDrive a variety of pickup and dump trucks.\nPerform regular storm drain maintenance and emergency storm work.\nPerform related duties as assigned.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nFor indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to chemical, fume, odor, and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat and noise; sitting; seeing; grasping; twisting body; standing; walking; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operating light to medium equipment through city traffic.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of:\nStreet and utility construction materials, tools and equipment.\nMethods employed in basic laboring and maintenance work.\nSafety precautions used in hazardous construction maintenance.\nAbility to:\nUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructions.\nPerform semi-skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, gutters, and related public works facilities.\nPerform heavy physical labor.\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.\nTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE\nSome experience in the operation of light construction equipment and vehicles and a High School Diploma or GED.\nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATES\nPossession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.\nPossession of, or ability to obtain within three months, a valid Texas Class B CDL.\n*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.\n*Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.\nThe City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.\n\nPay Range: $20.75 - 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