Equipment Operator I - Street & Bridge (2 positions)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator I operates a variety of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles in support of the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of City streets, drainage systems, rights-of-way, parks, utility infrastructure, and other public facilities. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work involving excavation, grading, hauling, paving, drainage maintenance, utility installation, and emergency response operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment beyond ordinary passenger vehicles.
• Minimum of 120 documented hours operating heavy equipment or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a good driving record.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and construction practices.
• Ability to manage personnel, materials, and time effectively.
• Employees occupying CDL-required positions are subject to federally mandated and unannounced drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively and safely outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of recognized equipment operation training programs (e.g., TML or A&M Extension).
• Traffic Control I (Flagging) certification.
• Utility Safety, Trenching, and Shoring safety certifications.
• Class A CDL for operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles, including pickup and dump trucks, stake-body and flatbed trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, and other specialized equipment.
• Loads, transports, secures, and unloads equipment using trailers, lowboys, tie-downs, chains, binders, and applicable safety procedures.
• Operates equipment safely in confined spaces, active roadways, construction sites, and other challenging environments while maintaining awareness of personnel, traffic, utilities, and property.
• Performs excavation, grading, trenching, ditching, backfilling, earthmoving, paving, roadway repair, and related construction and maintenance activities.
• Assists with the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, driveways, drainage systems, culverts, utility and sewer lines, stormwater systems, water mains, erosion control measures, parks, ball fields, medians, rights-of-way, and other public facilities.
• Uses grade-control and elevation equipment to meet drainage and construction specifications and operates inspection camera systems to assess drainage infrastructure and identify maintenance needs.
• Establishes and maintains safe work zones using traffic control devices, barricades, warning signs, cones, and other safety equipment; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required.
• Complies with City, State, Federal, and departmental safety requirements; identifies unsafe conditions; and promptly reports accidents, injuries, equipment failures, and hazardous conditions.
• Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment, including checking fuel, fluids, tires, hydraulics, lights, brakes, safety equipment, and operational controls.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, minor adjustments, and replacement of basic wear items; documents inspection findings and reports mechanical deficiencies.
• Assists with daily work assignments and project priorities and provides guidance to crew members regarding work methods, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
• Assists with training new employees and promotes teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and effective communication within assigned crews.
• Interacts professionally with residents, contractors, vendors, and coworkers and supports efficient, quality public service.
• Performs manual labor and utility work as needed to support departmental operations.
• Participates in emergency response activities, including storm debris removal, flood response, roadway clearance, disaster recovery, and after-hours call-outs.
• Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.
• Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• City will match retirement contribution by 200%.
• Accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.

What This Job Offers

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