Street Department Servicemen
City of Dalhart Texas
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and servicing of City streets, traffic systems, signs, sidewalks, storm drains, and equipment; performs related duties as required.
Job Duties:
- Sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks; performs street repairs and patching; lays asphalt; clears roadside and other City properties by cutting brush, raking and hoeing; sets up traffic safety devices and barricades as necessary.
- Removes, replaces, and repairs street signs, performs minor traffic striping on streets, crosswalks, and curbs; manufacture signs.
- Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, removing fallen trees and limbs, replacing street signs and emergency patching of streets.
- Operates pickup and dump trucks, tractors, and other maintenance equipment; performs routine maintenance on equipment. Including hand tools and power tools.
- May perform routine building maintenance tasks.
- Performs any other tasks designated by his/her supervisor to help other departments if needed.
Skills:
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; keep accurate records; use a variety of tools and equipment; perform heavy manual labor; perform unskilled and semi-skilled task in a variety of construction and maintenance activities; operate vehicles, equipment and stationary mechanical equipment; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships; apply policies and procedures; work independently; work safely.
Requirements
- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
- Must have a valid Drivers License. (Class A or B is a plus) may be asked to obtain A or B
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Call 806-244-7693 with questions. Submit applications and resumes to Dalhart City Hall at 205 Rock Island Ave. Resumes may be submitted by email to dennisr@dalharttx.gov. or online through the city employment page.