Equipment Operator I

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance activities and duties in the completion of the services and operations of the Street Division of the Public Works Department.
• Work with department crews as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Operate light construction equipment such as the street sweeper, water truck, backhoe, front end loader, various mowing equipment and other construction equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations.
• Operate various equipment in the grading of streets, pouring of concrete, spreading of asphalt and other street maintenance tasks; trim trees and haul brush to the convenience station; operate various equipment to clean ditches.
• Transport and deliver equipment and supplies to/from construction sites; perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and vehicles including cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed; perform the duties of an equipment operator when required.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of equipment operation experience.
• One (1) year of asphalt and concrete experience.

Licenses And Certificates

• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class "CDL-B" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• State of Texas Driver’s License Class "CDL-A" preferred.

Special Requirements

• Not Applicable

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge Of Operations, services and activities of a streets maintenance.
• Methods and techniques of light construction equipment operation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations.
• Methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in the minor maintenance and repair of light construction equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Physical And Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 80 pounds unaided.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment

• The employee works in an outdoor environment, subject to high noise level and exposure to extreme weather and/or environmental conditions.
• Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.

Other Conditions Of Employment

• Not Applicable

Required Question

• Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Please select your years of experience in equipment operation.
• Please select your years of experience in asphalt and concrete.
• Do you currently possess a valid Texas State Driver's License Class "CDL-B"?
• Do you currently possess a valid Texas State Driver's License Class "CDL-A"?