Equipment Operator I/II

City of New Braunfels, TX • New Braunfels, TX

8d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Maintenance Worker duties include operating specialized equipment and performing manual labor to maintain parks, streets, and City facilities; maintaining vehicles, tools, and equipment; assisting with roadway repairs and landscaping; clearing debris; patching streets; installing and maintaining signs; and cleaning and making minor repairs to City facilities.

Equipment Operator I performs Maintenance Worker responsibilities and also operates specialized tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment for street, park, drainage, and facility maintenance. Duties include roadway repair, landscaping, debris removal, equipment inspections and routine maintenance, completing logs and reports, traffic control, and reporting mechanical issues and safety hazards. Equipment Operator II performs Equipment Operator I responsibilities and additionally operates specialized vehicles and heavy equipment, helps coordinate work crews, may serve as a crew leader, trains staff on duties and equipment, transports and loads materials, and performs construction, maintenance, and road repair work. Employees may travel between City locations and must have reliable transportation for operational needs.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment and constant physical effort. The position may require work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster. This 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; skills demonstration or testing may be required.
• Maintenance Worker: Valid Texas driver's license and ability to obtain a Class B Texas CDL within one year of employment.
• Equipment Operator I: Valid Texas driver's license and ability to obtain a Class A Texas CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Equipment Operator II: Valid Class A Texas CDL or ability to obtain/retain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures, maintenance tools and equipment, safety rules and occupational hazards, traffic laws, heavy equipment operation and maintenance standards, applicable federal and state safety laws, local traffic patterns and road systems, and street and drainage construction and maintenance practices.
• Skill in safe and efficient equipment operation and maintenance, routine equipment adjustments and repairs, identifying mechanical problems, establishing cooperative relationships, working independently or as part of a team, and promoting safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to travel between multiple City locations and must have reliable transportation to meet operational needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment and perform manual labor to maintain City streets, parks, drainage structures, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in accordance with safety procedures; identify and report problems requiring attention.
• Assist with roadway repair, resurfacing, patching, grading, and shaping; maintain shoulders and adjoining areas.
• Maintain landscaping and park grounds and clear trash, brush, weeds, and debris from roadways, structures, grounds, and facilities.
• Install and maintain street signs and drainage structures.
• Clean and maintain City facilities and buildings and make minor facility repairs.
• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; report mechanical issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
• Complete daily logs, reports, and other required documentation.
• Perform traffic control activities and report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, and traffic problems.
• For Equipment Operator II, assist with coordinating work crews, monitor task completion, ensure safety rules are observed, and serve as crew leader as assigned.
• Train staff on duties and equipment as assigned.
• Haul materials and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites; load and unload materials using power equipment.
• Perform work to protect public safety and property during emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Two-to-one 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 offered.
• Professional and personal development training available.

What This Job Offers

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