Job Details

Job Title

Performs manual labor and unskilled work in the operation of trucks and equipment for a wide variety of job functions in various City departments, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Examples of duties include:

• Performs a variety of manual labor and unskilled equipment operation; learns to maintain streets, roadway, water and sewer systems, infrastructure, parks, grounds and facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs maintenance tasks and general labor work within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Learns to assist in the repair and maintenance of streets, roadways, sewers, parks, and infrastructure; maintains landscaping and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris; digs and fills holes; patches, clears and repairs roadway and adjoining areas; installs and maintains signs.
• Cleans and maintains City parks and facilities; learns to make minor facility repairs. Delivers recycling/trash containers to residents; collects garbage and recyclables from customer locations; pick up dead animal carcasses from city property and right of way; deposits collected materials at processing/disposal facilities.
• Learns traffic control functions; follows safety regulations in all work sites. Learns to operate and maintain specialized vehicles, tools and equipment; cleans and assists with maintenance work on tools and equipment. Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Learns to utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Responds to emergencies as directed. Increases ability to perform a variety of work tasks and maintenance procedures.

Minimum requirements include:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one year of work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical demands/work environment:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment; requires constant physical efforts, and ability to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• 15 vacation days
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 sick days
• Retirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one match
• Paid Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• Emergency Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Free employee health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement

Employer: City of Longview

Location: Longview, TX

Job Number: 2025-132

Department: Public Works

Division: Sanitation

Opening Date: 11/21/2025

Address: 302 W Cotton St. Longview, Texas, 75601

Phone: 903-###-####