Equipment Operator III (Streets)

City of Tyler • Tyler, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Equipment Support maintenance equipment; light and heavy vehicles on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor work, completed alone or as part of a crew. You will perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., perform work in Street maintenance. Work includes on-site maintenance, cleaning, and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. This position is designated among essential personnel and requires reporting to work during all significant weather events or emergency incidents.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience care and handling of a 3-ton and/or 5-ton dump truck in a safe manner around others.
• Mechanical experience to make minor repairs on the equipment listed.
• Combination of education, experience, or training that has prepared the incumbent to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• A good driving record throughout the length of employment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates various types of equipment and vehicles, such as dump trucks, rollers, graders, front-end loaders, skid-steer, back-hoe, and pick-up trucks.
• Performs a variety of vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, monitoring/checking vehicle lighting systems, brakes, horns, safety devices, and gauges, checking fluid levels, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting mechanics as needed.
• Reports equipment failures/deficiencies to supervisor as required.
• Clears and maintains City streets and rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, hauling and spreading road materials, loading, hauling, and unloading various items such as snow, dirt, debris, brush, yard waste, discarded furniture and appliances, trees/limbs, cement, and construction materials.
• Performs a variety of labor-intensive duties, including, but not limited to, cleaning vehicles, job sites, and the shop/garage, loading and unloading vehicles, patching and repairing streets, shoveling gravel/asphalt (other material as needed), trimming and/or removing trees, digging trenches, compacting earth, installing guardrails, repairs, patching potholes, and assisting Technician II’s with their duties.
• Maintains a safe work area, including placing and removing cones, barricades, and warning devices, and/or directing traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of the work crew and the public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if returning later.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned, required, or directed, or which are necessary, readily apparent, or related to other duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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