Equipment Operator - Parks

About the role

This job involves operating various contractor's equipment and trucks for construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Tasks also include maintaining city rights-of-way and other public areas, performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, and assisting with traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Maintains city rights-of-way and other public areas.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as tractors, mowers, boom-axe, backhoe, street sweeper, lift truck, cranes, chainsaws, etc.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Assists with other parks and maintenance items and necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in street and utility maintenance work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions.
• Knowledge of proper procedures for use and care of mowing, trimming, wood chipper and chainsaw equipment.
• Knowledge of proper procedures for use and care of backhoes.
• Experience: Equipment Operator I - 0 to 4 years, Equipment Operator II - 3 to 8 years, Equipment Operator III - 7 to 12 years, Senior Equipment Operator - 12+ years.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications: Valid Texas Driver’s License, Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) is preferred for all equipment operator levels above I.

Skills

• Equipment Operator I: Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to work independently in the absence of supervision; knowledge of City policies and procedures; skill in following oral and written communications; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to observe proper safety precautions; ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public; skill in planning and organizing materials and supplies necessary to complete work orders or daily assignments; maintaining accurate records of work performed; skill in operating assigned equipment and tools; ability to learn to operate associated software systems quickly and efficiently; ability to utilize computer hardware and software relating to work and field equipment.
• Equipment Operator II and above: Understand City purchasing policy; maintain and control appropriate tool and material inventories; knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for water, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems depending on area of assignment.

Benefits

The City of Kilgore offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as retirement with a two to one match, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, LTD Insurance, cafeteria plan, and longevity pay.