Equipment Operator I - Drainage

City of Temple, TX • Temple, TX

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About The Position

An operator and labor position which drives dump trucks, operates mowing equipment, weed eaters etc. in the maintenance of the City creeks, drainage channels, detention ponds, and storm drain systems.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• For internal candidates: One (1) year of City of Temple experience
• Class A CDL
• Flagger Training within 6 months
• TXLTAP Training in Construction Equipment OR Two (2) years of outside experience in truck driving and light equipment then 32 hours TXLTAP within six (6) months

Nice To Haves

• NA

Responsibilities

• Drives various trucks to haul dirt, gravel, debris, and other material and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City creeks and drainage systems, and demolition of condemned buildings
• Operates lawn mowers and weed eaters in the maintenance of City detention ponds and drainage channels
• Uses hand tools in manual labor tasks associated with maintenance and construction projects such as cutting up trees, shoveling, hammering stakes, and picking and sweeping
• Performs normal preventative maintenance such as cleaning, greasing and oiling trucks and equipment. Includes use of shovel and pick to dislodge mud from truck beds and loader buckets
• Other miscellaneous duties: flag traffic, set up cones and barricades, fill sandbags
• During emergency situations sands icy streets and oil spills, cuts fallen trees
• Follows City policies, procedures, safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees