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City of Watauga, TX lists this Streets Maintenance Worker I opportunity in watauga, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $37,377.60 Annually
Location : 7800 Virgil Anthony Sr Blvd, Watauga, Tx 76148
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PW 07-114 SEPT 2026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of the Streets Supervisor or Streets Equipment Operator, the Maintenance Worker I assists the division in maintaining and repairing the City's streets, right-of-ways, and drainage system. The position may work independently or as part of a crew, depending on the assigned task.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Works as a member the street maintenance repair crew, performing various tasks and functions such pouring concrete, shoveling asphalt, raking, tamping and smoothing asphalt, dirt excavating, pothole repair, barricade maintenance, filling sandbags, ice and flood control, picking up debris on streets and right-of-ways.
Performs labor duties involved in repairing and constructing concrete or asphalt streets, curbs, storm drains, etc.
Operates a variety of Public Works Street equipment incidental to work assignments, including jack hammers, spray paint guns, rollers, front-end loaders, tamper, chain saws, weed eaters, mowers and trucks.
Shovels, rakes, tamp and levels asphalt.
Assist with building forms, pouring and finishing concrete.
Assist with trimming vegetation along right of ways, signage and other areas as needed.
Cleans and maintains equipment used in daily activities.
Assists with traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers delineators, barricades, cones, flags and other devices as needed.
Assists in painting or installing buttons, crosswalks and other traffic markings.
Assists in the installation of traffic and street signs.
Stand by operations for inclement weather including snow/ice treatment and removal, flooding and emergency response.
Always ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment.
May perform other assignments and assist with special projects as required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Scope of Supervision
Works under direct supervision of the Streets Supervisor or Streets Equipment Operator
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Without High School Diploma or G.E.D at least two (2) years in construction or similar trade. One (1) year of experience in road construction, street maintenance or concrete work preferred. Must possess a Texas Driver's License.
Class A CDL Driver License required within six (6) months of employment.
To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Watauga Drug Policy.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws relating to road construction.
Knowledge in the use of standard hand tools, operation of light power driven equipment, trucks, and other vehicles.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in providing good customer service.
Ability to quickly learn and retain how to use all required tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use two-way radios.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, and the general public, and exhibit a positive attitude.
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Full Time
The City of Watauga offers a variety of employment benefits to all regular full time employees.
SALARY AND RETIREMENT
SALARY
Salary ranges are designed to be competitive with area industries and municipalities.
SOCIAL SECURITY
The City of Watauga is a non-participating agency.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular full-time employee's tax-deferred contribution into the pension fund is 7% of gross wages. The City matches this contribution on a 2 to 1 ratio. Vested after 5 years. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service.
MEDICARE
Employees are required to contribute 1.45% of their pay for Medicare insurance.
LONGEVITY PAY
Full-time employees who have been employed for one (1) year are eligible to receive longevity pay. Eligible employees will receive twelve dollars ($12) for each month they have been employed, and this is distributed as a lump sum in the month of December.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The city will reimburse eligible employees for a portion of the cost of tuition. Conditions and restrictions do apply.
LEAVE
HOLIDAYS
Thirteen (13) holidays including New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, 2 Personal Days and Birthday Holiday.
VACATION
Employees begin accruing vacation leave when hired but are unable to use it until after successfully completing their 6 month probationary period. Full-time Employee's vacation leave accrual rates are based on length of service. Vacation leave during the 1st and 2nd year is 80 hours annually. Vacation leave during the 3rd and 4th year is 120 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of five to 10 years of service is 128 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of ten years of service is 168 hours annually.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave is accrued at 10 hours per month for a total of 120 hours per year for regular Full time employees
HEALTHCARE
MEDICAL INSURANCE
All regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance. Family coverage is available by payroll deductions at reduced group rates. Retirees are also eligible for coverage.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
The City of Watauga offers Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to employees who have elected a High Deductible Health Plan. Employees can deposit money to their HSA through payroll deductions on an income tax free basis. Employees own their HSA and the money can roll over every year if not used. The account is theirs and they will keep it even if they leave the City. Employees will be issued a debit MasterCard, which can be used to pay for medical expenses, prescriptions and other qualifying items
INCOME PROTECTION
LIFE INSURANCE
The City presently has a group life insurance program under which regular full-time City employees are eligible for a minimum of $20,000 or 1X the annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 at no cost to them. Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is also provided at no cost to regular full-time employees for the same coverage.
VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is available in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Coverage is available for spouses under age 70 in increments of $5,000 to $150,000 not to exceed 50% of your amount. Children of covered employees can have $10,000. This coverage is guaranteed at the initial offering up to $150,000 for employees under age 60, $30,000 for spouses under age 60 and $10,000 for children. If you apply at a later date or for amounts over the Guaranteed Issue you need to complete a medical questionnaire and could be declined for coverage. Cost will depend on the employee's and spouse's age and coverage amount. You also have the option to add AD&D coverage to your Life Insurance. AD&D coverage to employee and spouse voluntary life insurance. The amount must match the amount of supplemental life insurance. (Cost $0.03 per thousand)
LONG TERM DISABILITY
All regular full-time employees have long term disability coverage, which is provided at the City's expense. The long-term disability plan provides financial protection for regular full-time employees by paying a portion of the employee's income (up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month).
MILITARY LEAVE
Regular employees are allowed (15) days per year.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Employees may receive up to three months of salary continuation due to an on-the-job injury
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Group rates are offered for supplemental insurance plans including Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Medical Transportation, Permanent Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal and Identity Theft, and Short Term Disability coverage. These are voluntary plans paid for by the employee.
OTHER BENEFITS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit available for employees and their dependents to be used for confidential counseling.
SERVICE AWARDS
Employees receive service awards for every five years of service.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
The City of Watauga is a direct deposit City. The City offers the ability to deposit employees' paychecks into 6 different accounts, if desired.
WATAUGA RECREATION CENTER
Employee membership is free.
Who can apply
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