Equipment Operator I / II

Responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of streets and alleys.

Pay

Equipment Operator I: $16.50 - 22.50 per hour
Equipment Operator II: $17.03 - 24.42 per hour

Responsibilities

Equipment Operator I

• Operate 12-yard dump truck
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project
• Transport all equipment and materials between job sites
• Maintain street and alley pavement by:
  • Level lifting distressed areas utilizing polyurethane injection equipment
  • Patching distressed areas with hot and cold asphalt materials
  • Sealing joints and cracks by applying a hot tar sealant
• May operate heavy equipment in clearing of streets and/or alleys during foul weather incidents
• Operate/train on specialized pieces of heavy equipment in the absence of Heavy Equipment Operator
• Address citizen concerns on the job site
• Inspect the overall safety of various job projects
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment
• Attend safety meetings on a monthly basis
• Ensure all safety equipment is being utilized on a daily basis
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated
• Keep work location and vehicle(s) in order
• Operate light equipment required in the upkeep and operation of the areas of responsibility

Equipment Operator II

• Operates basic to moderately complex equipment including: 12-yard dump truck, patch truck, rubber tire loader, skid steer, mini excavator, steel wheel roller, crack seal machine, and rubber tire roller
• Transport equipment and materials to and between job sites using haul trailers
• Performs various street/alley maintenance activities including:
  • Crack sealing
  • Pavement patch repair
  • Grading/blading dirt alley easements
  • Base repair
  • Asphalt overlay
• Sets up and inspects traffic control devices on work sites for compliance with safety requirements
• Regularly performs cleaning, routine maintenance, and minor repairs to equipment
• Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections
• Prepares records documenting productivity and equipment operated
• Uses various hand tools to support work activities
• Assists with evaluating service requests to define scope of work
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support inclement weather response, city initiatives or special events
• Operate/train on specialized pieces of heavy equipment in the absence of Heavy Equipment Operator

Requirements

Equipment Operator I

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 6 months experience
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Equipment Operator II

• 1 year of experience operating equipment and machinery
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Work Zone Flagger certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Skills

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Knowledge of basic safe work practices
• Knowledge in care, operation and maintenance of various power tools and equipment
• Knowledge of maintenance and safety requirements for light to heavy construction equipment
• Knowledge of work zone safety and traffic control requirements
• Knowledge of tactics and techniques in street maintenance operations
• Skill in operating light and moderate construction equipment
• Skill in using an iPad for review and entry of work order data
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to exercise some latitude for independent judgment in the absence of supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat people with respect
• Ability to learn and practice new techniques and job skills
• Ability to perform manual labor and to work in adverse weather conditions

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• Performs manual labor typically in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily