What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Equipment Operator - Streets position at City of Harker Heights?
JOB SUMMARY
Performs construction, repair, and maintenance work on sewer and water lines; operates equipment and performs extensive manual labor; reads meters; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Street, Drainage & Sanitation Field Supervisor or on-site supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, assist with sewer cleaning machine, and operates a backhoe.
- Performs maintenance on meters and other components.
- Assists in installing and maintaining water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes.
- Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance.
- Cleans and stocks the truck.
- Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned.
- Performs after-hours standby duty and serves on rotation of duty phone.
- Assists other departments as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; must be able to obtain Texas CDL-B within six (6) months from date of hire.
A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position.
The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full time employees which include:
- Health Insurance – Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and Ameritas Dental.
(100% paid by City for employee – spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee) - Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Holidays
(13 paid holidays per year) - Member Texas Municipal Retirement System
(Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1) https://www.tmrs.com/ - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)
- Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Plan
- Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)
- Group Life (Provided by the City)
- Longevity pay
- Incentives
- Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)
Salary : $37,814