What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR position at CITY OF TAYLOR?
Job Details
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
Maintains City’s Streets and Right of Ways in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Duties include: operating light equipment, and operating dump truck. Must be available to work overtime and be “On Call” as assigned by supervisor.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to Crew Leader.
- This is a non-supervisory position
- Has contact with other employees in other departments and has daily contact with the public
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.
- Operates light equipment such as tractor/loader, skid steer loader, pneumatic roller, vibratory roller, trencher, water truck, asphalt distributor, dump truck, mower concrete saw, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed.
- May operate heavy equipment, such as maintainer, backhoe, dozer, front-end loader as instructed.
- Services and performs other routine inspections to insure equipment is in proper working condition.
- Maintenance and repair of streets, park, drainage ways and structures, curb & gutter systems, drains and inlets, and signage.
- Assist in trouble shooting and performing skilled repairs.
- Assist in the set up of traffic control devices as necessary.
- Provides quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
- Performs such other labor duties as may be assigned; assists other departments as time permits.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Street maintenance procedures preferred.
- First aid and CPR procedures.
Ability to:
- Operate heavy machinery;
- Move 50 pounds, occasionally move 100 pounds,
- Understand written and verbal instruction;
- Work safely, effectively and productively with others.
- Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals; signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.
- Take notes, messages and fill out work orders.
- Perform calculations for volume, capacity and area.
- Assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs and determine safe solutions.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school graduate, or its equivalent. One (1) year experience in roadway maintenance-related work OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED:
- A valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (Class A) with tanker endorsement (or able to obtain within six (6) months and have a driving record that meets current city insurance liability requirements.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to be on call for after hour emergencies
Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety sensitive position.
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Salary : $19 - $24
