Equipment Operator II (Streets)

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

6h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semiskilled work in the operation of a variety of motorized equipment and heavy equipment, used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of drainage, streets, use bucket truck to trim trees, use truck with grapple arm to remove debris from city Right of Way and other public properties in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff. (Operates light equipment to accomplish assigned activities; may include driving trucks.)

Requirements

Knowledge of operating characteristics and safety procedures for equipment being operated and the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment
Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction
Knowledge of excavation, confined space, high pressure, electrical, and other safety hazards found in a construction environment
Knowledge of City of Seguin safety practices and procedures, including traffic control
Physical Ability to: lift and maneuver up to 85 pounds (i.e. construction materials, pipe, bags of concrete, etc.); climb and maintain balance on ladder; ascend and descend up to 30" high steps numerous times per day; do repetitive bending and kneeling; and perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to: read and underï¿½stand construction and utility diagrams; service and make minor repairs on equipï¿½ment and to know safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow written and oral instructions; work effectively and cooperatively with other employees; and maintain Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record. Other: may be required to have ability to read and follow construction and utility diagrams.
High school graduation, or its equivalent, and at least one year of experience operating equipment; or sufficient education to read and write, plus at least two years of experience operating equipment.
Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License is required within one (1) year of employment.
Must possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Operates light equipment such as tractor, mower, sweeper, or truck, brush chipper as required and instructed in the maintenance of City streets, Right of Ways and brush removal
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities
Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition on a daily basis
Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites
Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects
Grades, maintains, patches, or resurfaces streets; may flag traffic during repairs
Complies with Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Loads, transports, and unloads necessary tools, equipment and materials to and from assigned projects
Assists with set-up of work zone barricades and signs for traffic control
May attend educational seminars
May be subject to after-hour calls
Observes all safety rules and procedures
Performs such other duties as may be assigned