Equipment Operator II - Streets Drainage

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Operator II performs skilled equipment-operation tasks for maintenance and construction activities, including streets and drainage work. The role also participates in a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks, such as concrete and asphalt repair, site preparation, and cleanup. The position is under the general supervision of a Street Supervisor and may direct Equipment Operator I and Maintenance Workers. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with required overtime and on-call duty as needed. Salary is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Education or training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
One year of experience operating jackhammers, concrete saws, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, mud-jacks, backhoes, and similar equipment used in maintenance and construction work.
Must pass an equipment-operation test for skid-steer loaders.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license, or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment; failure to obtain it within that period results in non-disciplinary termination.
Must work required overtime and on-call duty as needed.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks, backhoes, air compressors, hydro- and jackhammers, concrete saws, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, mud-jacks, skid-steer loaders, and similar equipment and machinery for maintenance and construction work.
Drive as assigned by the Supervisor.
Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels; verify gauges and tires; lubricate, service, and adjust equipment as needed.
Assist with preparing project grades and elevations and finishing project-site concrete.
Help identify equipment needs for assigned sites and ensure project staff have necessary materials and tools.
Maintain and repair concrete and asphalt, including City streets, alleys, and utility piping, as assigned.
Collect and complete daily schedules and report daily work to the appropriate supervisor.
May assist with timely, accurate, and thorough performance reviews for supervised employees.
Support division staff and provide functional and technical direction as needed.
May travel between City facilities and to external business and government agencies for activities that may include site preparation and evaluations.
Assist with preparing concrete bases, setting wood forms, positioning steel, pouring concrete, removing forms, and cleaning sites.
May help prepare sanding materials for roads during freezing and snowy conditions.
Barricade high-water areas as requested, direct traffic detours as needed, and help clean streets and drainage areas after severe weather and high water.
Measure concrete and asphalt areas, including cuts, depths, and curb lines.
May inspect pipes as necessary.
May respond to emergency situations as requested, including hazardous and severe weather conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.