The City of Cedar Park

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator I to work on the Streets Maintenance Team.

• Operates tools and machinery including pneumatic and electric jack hammers, mechanical and manual saws, mechanical and manual hammers, hammer drills, sledge hammers, pick-axe, Maddox, digging bars, and other hand-held power tools, including other rotating and vibrating power tools;
• Loads, transports, and unloads necessary equipment and materials for assigned projects;
• Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition;
• Grades, maintains, patches, seals cracks and resurfaces streets, repairs potholes;
• Levels streets and other areas, digs and maintains drainage ditches and culverts, tamps, packs, and levels dirt, asphalt, or other material;
• Assists with sanding and de-icing roadways, bridges and sidewalks during inclement weather conditions;
• Assists with the set up and take down of road work traffic control areas, sets up barricades at work sites to warn traffic of hazardous areas;
• Performs routine inspections and repairs of guardrails as needed;
• Prunes/cuts vegetation, including grasses, shrubs and trees;
• Cuts, collects, and disposes of tree limbs, trash, and general debris found along streets, roads, drainage system, and other city facilities;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs street signs and pavement markings, paints crosswalks and school zone lines;
• Cleans and restores storm water facilities and systems;
• Performs weed and brush control along drainage ways and storm water facilities;
• Assists in repairing water leaks when necessary;
• Enters completed work orders into computer system;
• Works a rotating on-call schedule to address after-hour needs; and
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus one (1) year of general maintenance experience, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for lengthy periods of time;
• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.