EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

City of Amarillo

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this position operates light and medium road and construction equipment and trucks. Responsibilities include performing skilled, semi-skilled and manual unskilled work in the construction and maintenance, of alleys, streets and other City properties. Generally works with a loader or motorgrader operator and has little supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth (8th) grade and a minimum of one year of experience in the operation of light and medium construction equipment or trucks.
Valid Texas Class "A" CDL Driver’s License, with "X" endorsement, is required.
Ability to operate medium-sized trucks and equipment i.e.: 10-12 cu.yd. trucks, front-end loaders of 1 1/2 cu.yd. capacity.
Ability to operate both manual and power tools.
Ability to drive for extended periods of time.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of light and medium road and construction equipment in the construction and maintenance, of paved and unpaved streets and alleys.
Operates trucks of 2 1/2 ton to 10-12 cu. yd. (50,000 GVW) capacity in moving or hauling dirt, gravel, base material, hot-mix asphalt, and trash.
Checks and maintains all vital parts of equipment.
Operates front-end loaders or heavier equipment as needed.
Cleans and maintains equipment.
Operates truck-mounted snow plow and salt spreader during winter emergencies.
Performs manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
Operates chemical de-icing spreader during winter emergencies.
Operates equipment in other comparable pay categories or be willing to train if needed.
Completes daily job reports.
This position is subject to 24-hour emergency call out and may be required to carry a cellular phone on a rotational shift arrangement.
Completes daily job reports.