EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Brief Description Of The Job

Maintains city’s Streets, Parks and Right of Ways in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include: operating construction equipment, heavy machinery and repairing, maintaining facilities and equipment. Maintenance of streets, Parks, curb & gutter systems, Storm sewer systems and street signage. Must be available to work overtime and be “On Call” as assigned by supervisor.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to: Crew Leaders
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
• Other: Has contact with other departments and has daily contact with the public
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.

• Asphalt pavement repair and pavement level-up.
• Maintenance of curb & gutter systems and storm sewer systems.
• Maintenance and repair of city owned signage
• Maintenance and repair of city park grounds, and right of ways.
• Keeps shop area clean, equipment, and department vehicles
• Operates heavy and motorized equipment including backhoe, dump trucks, front-end loader, and other equipment as assigned.
• Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned. Works with Street/ Grounds Maintenance, Water Department and as directed.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Street maintenance procedures preferred.
• First aid and CPR procedures.
  
  

Ability To

• Operate heavy machinery;
• Move 50 pounds, occasionally move 100 pounds,
• Understand written and verbal instruction;
• Work safely and effectively with others.
• Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals; signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.
• Take notes, messages and fill out work orders.
• Perform calculations for volume, capacity and area.
• Assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs and determine safe solutions.
  
  

Acceptable Experience And Training

• High school graduate, or its equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in roadway maintenance-related work preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  
  

Certificates/Licenses Required

• Valid Texas Driver License.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Required to be on call for after hour emergencies.

Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00.

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety sensitive position.

Regular and timely attendance is required

Innovation

Customer Focus

Integrity

Excellence

Respect