Equipment Operator Assistant (T054)
About The Position
The Equipment Operator Assistant will assist with the safe and proficient operation of heavy equipment on various TRWD projects as well as keeping the equipment clean and in good working order. They will work as part of a team to assist with other duties such as vegetation maintenance, structure inspection and repair, and manual labor. Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
Requirements
- Less than one (1) year of experience working with heavy equipment and ability to show proficiency operating two (2) of the following pieces of equipment: uniloader, backhoe, water truck, grapple truck, ag tractor, gradall, heavy haul lowboy, and dump truck.
- Light mechanical knowledge to communicate equipment issues to fleet mechanics
- Knowledge and understanding of grade
- Prior experience using a weed eater and/or standard mower
- Pulling and backing up utility trailers
- Ability to accomplish one of the following: Operate a tractor Grind, cut, or weld Light fleet mechanical repairs
- Valid Texas driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience using a zero-turn mower
- Prior experience painting
- High School Diploma
- Valid Texas CDL Class A or B without restriction E Tanker (N) endorsement Hazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsement Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement
Responsibilities
- Work with heavy equipment such as uniloader, backhoe, water truck, grapple truck, ag tractor, gradall, and dump truck
- Communicate equipment mechanical issues to fleet mechanics
- Clean, maintain and inspect all equipment daily
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
- Learn and follow safety regulations
- Maintain clean work environment
- Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel
- Assist with construction projects including, but not limited to, building fences, pouring and finishing concrete, carpentry, and painting
- Assist with vegetation maintenance, painting, building fences, and cleaning pipelines, floodway, ROW or in operations facilities/property
- Pull and park utility trailers
- Utilize weed eaters, zero turn mowers and/or standard mowers
- Pick up trash along ROW and/or floodway
- Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
- Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
- Perform other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
