Medium Equipment Operator

Essential Job Functions

• Operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment and vehicles: front end loader, backhoe, commercial mower, water tanker truck and dump truck.
• Cleans canals, clean out storm drains; clears right-of-way for roads and canals.
• Grades dirt streets, prepares dirt streets for paving, repairs road shoulders.
• Drives dump trucks in picking up and delivering materials, debris and supplies.
• Servicess vehicles with oil, gas, water, and grease; notifies mechanic of any repairs needed.
• Picks up litter manually and with heavy equipment.

EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS

• City vehicle
• Two-way radio
• Front end loader
• Backhoe
• Commercial mower
• Water tanker
• Dump truck

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

• Some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts.
• May involve occasional travel.
• Exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury or death.
• May work under extreme outdoor conditions.
• Little or no physical effort; requires little movement and infrequent lifting greater than 5-15 lbs.

Education / Skills Required

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of the subject to perform effectively, with little supervision, in work situations which are varied or which have deviations and irregularities.
• Must have sufficient knowledge in a field to perform most normal work as assigned with little direction supervision.
• Must also possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Pay

HOURLY: $14.26

Schedule

Some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts.