Driver-Equipment Operator

City of West University Place • West University Place, TX

13d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Drivers/Equipment Operators perform maintenance and/or operational activities in assigned area of responsibility. Typical duties may include: driving heavy equipment (including trash and recycling vehicles and the street sweeper); preparing routine reports; providing customer service; performing skilled repairs to equipment and/or other related items; troubleshooting systems; identifying potential areas of operational concern; and/or, performing other related activities.

Positions assigned to Solid Waste may be responsible for: Collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclables by driving on assigned routes. Maintaining and inspecting vehicles and equipment. Training contract laborers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience related to operating heavy machinery
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Applicable tools and equipment related to assigned area of operation
• Applicable principles, policies, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility
• Water collection and distribution system maintenance techniques and methods
• Maintenance principles related to traffic signs and signals
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods
• Basic mathematics
• General maintenance principles, methods, and techniques
• Applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations
• Performing skilled labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility
• Operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery
• Installing, repairing, and replacing water pipes, valves, service lines, water meters, traffic signals, and fire hydrants
• Preparing and maintaining basic records
• Reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and performs skilled repairs on vehicles and equipment; work may involve identifying and troubleshooting applicable systems and equipment; and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment, machines, and vehicles, heavy duty excavators, jet trucks, street sweeper vehicles, and/or sludge press machines; inspects equipment and machines for operational functionality
• Provides customer service by providing assistance and information to the public, vendors, and other internal/external departments or agencies, to facilitate events or operations related to assigned area of function
• Prepares, maintains, updates, and/or forwards records, reports, logs, bills, check lists, service orders, and other documentation; and maintains and/or updates databases and online systems, to ensure timely and accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
• Collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclables by driving on assigned routes.
• Maintaining and inspecting vehicles and equipment.
• Training contract laborers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED