Equipment Operator - Slope Mower

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires 100% on-site work. Operates various light to medium weight equipment including slope mowers, skid steers, dump trucks, tractors with attachments, stake body trucks, chippers, stump removers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and tractor trailers. Responsibilities include mowing grass, removing stumps and debris, collecting refuse, excavating, and hauling materials. The role also involves inspecting, servicing, and performing minor repairs on equipment, reporting malfunctions, and exercising extreme caution during operation. May operate other equipment on a temporary basis and use various hand tools and power tools. Other duties include disposing of waste, trimming limbs, cleaning drains, picking up trash, assisting coworkers, and performing other required duties. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the operating procedures and servicing requirements of assigned equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of potential work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment.
• Skilled in the operation and servicing of assigned equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around traffic, construction sites and work areas.
• Ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs, and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Constantly sees and hears.
• Frequently drives, sits, stands, stoops, squats, twists body, cleans, climbs, writes by hand, operates a 2-way radio, carries up to 56-70 lbs., holds up to 56-70 lbs., pushes up to 56-70 lbs., lifts up to 56-70 lbs., pulls up to 56-70 lbs. and drags up to 56-70 lbs.
• Infrequently crawls, runs, sorts.
• Must possess a valid Class B/CDL driver's license with a good driving record or obtain a Class B/CDL license within 6 months of employment.
• Other state valid Class B/CDL driver's license with a good driving record will be considered.
• Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in landscaping/lawn maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates any or all of the following light to medium weight equipment: slope mowers, skid steer (bobcat), 6 to 14 yard dump truck, tractor with flail mower or box blade, two ton stake body truck, chipper, stump remover, 3/4 yard front end loader, backhoe or tractor trailer.
• Performs tasks such as mowing grass in parks, removing stumps and debris, collecting refuse, excavating, and hauling various materials.
• Inspects, services and makes minor repairs to equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Exercises extreme caution in equipment operation.
• May operate other types of equipment on a temporary relief basis.
• Uses hand tools and other tools such as pneumatics, chain saw, jackhammer, lawn mower, tiller and ropes.
• Disposes of waste.
• Trims and removes limbs.
• Cleans drains.
• Picks up trash off of parks.
• Assists co-workers.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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