Streets Equipment Operator I

About the Role

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of streets and storm drainage systems while operating a variety of equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Work in both team environments and independently.

Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Streets Crew Chief/Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of specialized light and heavy equipment, tools, and specialized equipment.
• Perform manual labor tasks to maintain streets, storm drains infrastructure, and City facilities.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and general labor work within scope of authority and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading, and shaping roads along with digging and filling holes.
• Clear and repair roadways, shoulders, and adjoining areas.
• Clear trash, brush, weeds, and debris from roadways, structures, grounds, and facilities.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Perform traffic control activities as needed.
• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment; identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Complete all duties assigned by supervisor, keep job site and work area clean, and maintain tools used in performing work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License is required.
• One (1) year of experience involving the use of light to heavy equipment is preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Skills

• General knowledge of light to heavy equipment operating principles.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy equipment operations.
• Basic working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in streets and utility maintenance departments.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Uses logic and reasoning to analyze and evaluate job orders, identify potential problems, and establish priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Critical Thinking: Good problem-solving and mechanical skills for assessing work orders.
• Coordination of Work: Ability to share workload, acquire skills in all equipment and procedures, and help train new workers.
• Communications: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, understand and carry out instructions, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and the public.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Motorized vehicles and equipment, including patching truck, backhoe, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, street roller, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, oil distributor, compressors, sanders, generators.
• Common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, and various phone types.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, stand, crawl, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and lift/carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed outside, exposed to extreme heat in summer and cold in winter.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, frequently near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Work environment is typically loud.

The Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with a job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.