Equipment Operator I/II

City of New Braunfels • New Braunfels, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of New Braunfels is hiring for its Streets & Drainage division of Public Works. Under close supervision, the role performs general labor and maintenance on City streets, parks, facilities, and infrastructure in accordance with safety regulations and procedures. Equipment Operator levels perform skilled and semiskilled work operating equipment and completing manual labor tasks. The levels provide opportunities for growth and development as employees obtain new skills or certifications.

The position may be classified as Maintenance Worker, Equipment Operator I, or Equipment Operator II, with duties and qualifications that vary by level. Work includes maintaining streets, drainage structures, parks, grounds, and City facilities; operating and maintaining tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment; carrying out road and facility repairs; and supporting traffic control and public safety. Equipment Operator II employees may serve as crew leaders, help coordinate work crews, and train staff on duties and equipment.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment and constant physical effort. Employees may need to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster. The position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

Requirements

• Maintenance Worker: High school diploma or GED and one year of general maintenance experience.
• Equipment Operator I: High school diploma or GED and two years of experience operating vehicles and street and drainage construction and maintenance equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Equipment Operator II: High school diploma or GED and three years of experience operating specialized vehicles and heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A demonstration or testing of skills may be required.
• Maintenance Worker: Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to obtain a Class B Texas CDL within one year of starting employment.
• Equipment Operator I: Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to obtain a Class A Texas CDL within 90 days of starting employment.
• Equipment Operator II: Valid Class A Texas CDL or ability to obtain one within 90 days of starting employment.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures; basic tools and equipment used in streets, parks, facilities, and grounds maintenance; safety rules, occupational hazards, and precautions; traffic laws; heavy-equipment hazards and precautions; equipment and vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair standards; applicable federal and state safety laws, including CDL drug and alcohol testing guidelines; local and regional traffic patterns, road systems, landmarks, and buildings; and street and drainage construction and maintenance materials, methods, and practices.
• Skill in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment; making routine equipment adjustments and repairs; identifying mechanical problems; maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public; working independently or as part of a team to meet work schedules; and promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to meet operational needs when travel between City locations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Herbicide license preferred for Equipment Operator I and Equipment Operator II.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City streets, parks, drainage structures, grounds, facilities, and infrastructure through manual labor and equipment operation.
• Operate, inspect, clean, and maintain vehicles, tools, and specialized or heavy equipment according to safety procedures; identify and report mechanical issues and needed repairs.
• Repair roadways, including patching, resurfacing, grading, shaping, and maintaining shoulders and adjoining areas.
• Clear trash, brush, weeds, and debris from roadways, parks, structures, grounds, and public facilities; assist with landscaping and groundskeeping.
• Install and maintain street signs and drainage structures.
• Clean City buildings and facilities and perform minor repairs.
• Complete daily logs, reports, and other required documentation.
• Perform traffic control and report unsafe conditions, hazards, accidents, injuries, and traffic problems.
• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites; load and unload materials using power equipment.
• For Equipment Operator II, assist with coordinating work crews, monitor task completion, ensure safety rules are followed, serve as crew leader when assigned, and train staff on duties and equipment.
• Perform emergency-related tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection.
• Travel between City locations as operational needs require and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 2:1 match on retirement contributions.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year.
• Vacation accrual begins at hire, with up to 120 hours annually in the first year.
• Longevity pay after one full year of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Bilingual pay.
• Professional and personal development training.

What This Job Offers

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