SHREDDER OPERATOR I

Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 reserves the right to select candidates considered to be the most highly qualified based on education and/or experience.

Performs basic (entry-level) construction and maintenance work. Work involves operation of light and medium equipment used for repair, maintenance, and drainage ditch construction programs; works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Operates a variety of mowing/shredding tractor equipment, light to medium equipment involved in drainage construction projects and maintenance projects, such as, forklifts, tractor and mower, sweeper, and compactors (pneumatic and steel)

Ability to operate tractor with boom mower and/or 15-foot pull-type mower

Prepares daily reports and logs related to quantities of materials used, types of equipment, work hours, and project status

Performs routine and preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair to ensure proper operating conditions

Performs general maintenance/manual labor as required

Performs traffic control set up on job sites to ensure safe working environments

Reports and/or repairs malfunctions on light and medium equipment

May work on the construction or rehabilitation of drainage ditches, maintenance, and control ditch drainage zones

Maintains vehicle in ready working condition, including fuel, proper lubrication, and cleaning

Will assist during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other crew members

Working hours subject to change as deemed necessary to the District’s needs

Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum of one to two (1-2) year of experience working with tractor shredder, and light to medium construction equipment is required

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION

Must have a valid current Texas motor vehicle operator’s license;

Must be able to be insured by the District’s insurance carrier

Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations

Positions requiring a CDL are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse requirements, including queries for alcohol and drug violations. Applicants must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and will be required to provide consent for the County to perform a pre-employment query.  Failure to comply with FMCSA Clearinghouse procedures may affect this application process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles

Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed; and to work effectively with the public

Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas motor vehicle code relating to the operation of equipment/vehicles

Ability to make minor repairs and adjustment to assigned equipment

Skill in operating light to medium maintenance and construction equipment effectively and safely

Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Bilingual (Spanish/English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Knowledge to perform basic math

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed

Duties may change according to the changing needs of the District