Equipment Operator - Beach

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS • Port Aransas, TX

99d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Street Supervisor, the Equipment Operator performs semi-skilled and skilled level work. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. This position provides labor to assist in the repair and maintenance of the city streets, roadways, drainage, facilities, traffic control infrastructure: mowing, tree trimming, weed eating, mowing and general upkeep of all alleyways; and performs any and all other related work as required and directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required along with Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License.
• Training with emphasis and two (2) years experience efficiently operating simple to specialized equipment (i.e. front end loaders, graders, dump truck, water truck, back hoe, tractors and various small tools and equipment).
• Training with emphasis in work zone traffic control such as flagging, lane closures, sign placements and road closure procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 1O's and 1OO's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of internet software and word processing software.
• Valid Texas Driver License in good standing.
• Basic office skills; good telephone etiquette; typing and computer skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in work zone traffic control such as flagging, lane closures, sign placements and road closure procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Operates back hoe/front end loader to repair and maintain city streets, roadways, alleys right of ways, drainage facilities and all other work requiring a back hoe/front end loader as directed.
• Operates grader on roadways, alleys, right of ways and all other work requiring a grader a directed.
• Operates dump truck moving sand, caliche, limestone and related material within the City as directed or required.
• Operates a variety of other equipment such as various tractors and small tools as required and directed.
• Re-fuels, cleans, oils, greases and maintains all equipment such as various tractors and small tools as directed including periodic rust prevention activities.
• Assist fleet technicians in service, repairs and fabrication of various equipment and tools. Assists in cleaning shop, bays, lift areas and general housekeeping activities as directed.
• Assists in properly securing worksites by use of barricades, flags and traffic direction in and around worksites. Ensures safe working conditions within work areas.
• Assists Streets supervisor in directing Street Department workers in completing the specific required tasks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and city policies.

What This Job Offers

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