Equipment Operator I

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator I to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment involved in construction, hauling, industrial service and maintenance projects. This equipment operator position earns competitive pay of $15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year experience in operating light equipment
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attentive to detail
Dependability

Nice To Haves

Community college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence school certifications
Related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
Two (2) years of comparable experience
Class "C" required or a Class "B" License w/ Air Brake Endorsement Preferred
Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred
Enjoy working as part of a team

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of light to heavy equipment involved in construction, hauling, industrial service and maintenance projects.
Coordinate the maintenance and operation of city equipment with minimal supervision.
Perform maintenance on designated streets, utility systems, landfills, and provide trash & debris collections services for residents.
Safely follow city policies and procedures.
Respond to emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
Fill out daily reports and other forms for machinery use, service requests, and inventory control.
Ensure equipment is safe to use by performing preventative maintenance inspections and proper minor repairs.
Provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.