Equipment Operator (Streets & Drainage)

City of Friendswood•Friendswood, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Friendswood is currently accepting applications for a full-time Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department, Streets & Drainage Division . This position will operate heavy and light equipment, such as self-propelled grader, excavator, backhoe, dump truck, sewer jet cleaner or utility tractor to construct or maintain thoroughfares, streets, roads, right-of-way, and drainage structures. WORK PERFORMED: Operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of street and drainage facilities. Drives dump truck for the Streets and Drainage section to assist in repairing sidewalks, streets, driveways and ditches; Routinely operates backhoe and other tractors, and drives crew trucks to haul other crewmembers, material, and equipment to and from the worksite. Maintains and repairs streets, curbs, and sidewalks, using a variety of tools and equipment. Installs and repairs storm sewers, inlets, and storm manholes. Operates laser-leveling equipment to determine ditch elevations for grading and maintenance. Operates water jet truck to clean culverts and storm sewers. Provides emergency response to remove fallen trees, storm debris, assist in emergency repairs, and respond to traffic emergencies, after normal business hours. Complies with normal safety precautions to prevent injury or accidents to self or others. Performs other duties within the areas of responsibility and ability as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Class B Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Ability to make decisions efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate in a professional and mature manner
Ability to translate and understand grade and elevation.
Proficient in the use of a transit and grade rod and/ or laser.
Universally proficient in the use of multiple types of heavy machinery i.e., backhoe, excavator, Gradall, and dump trucks.

Nice To Haves

5-10 years of similar or related experience preferred.
Experience working for a City, County or State is preferred.
Experience interpreting policies, procedures and methods in the public works or construction industry.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of street and drainage facilities.
Drives dump truck for the Streets and Drainage section to assist in repairing sidewalks, streets, driveways and ditches
Routinely operates backhoe and other tractors, and drives crew trucks to haul other crewmembers, material, and equipment to and from the worksite.
Maintains and repairs streets, curbs, and sidewalks, using a variety of tools and equipment.
Installs and repairs storm sewers, inlets, and storm manholes.
Operates laser-leveling equipment to determine ditch elevations for grading and maintenance.
Operates water jet truck to clean culverts and storm sewers.
Provides emergency response to remove fallen trees, storm debris, assist in emergency repairs, and respond to traffic emergencies, after normal business hours.
Complies with normal safety precautions to prevent injury or accidents to self or others.
Performs other duties within the areas of responsibility and ability as assigned.