Equipment Operator - Streets (Hiring Incentive: $2,500)

City of Lewisville (TX) • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

We're excited to offer a hiring incentive of $2,500 for this role! This incentive is available only to new hires and does not apply to current employees. Operate and maintain light to medium construction equipment typically used in the maintenance of street and drainage systems. Operate dump truck, front-end loader, concrete saw, pavement breaker, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repair of street and drainage systems. Transports equipment to and from work site. Inspects and performs basic service, preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required to keep equipment in safe, working order; fuels equipment, checks tires, assures that equipment is secure and operational; reports major service/repair needs to supervisor or designated authority. Assists co-workers in performing work tasks, including traffic control support, as required. Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and responds as necessary for area of assigned responsibility. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: 6 months experience in a related field required. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for this position and may not be substituted. Beyond this requirement, any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will enable a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the remaining specified education and experience requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months experience in a related field required.
• Knowledge and ability in the safe operation and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Knowledge and ability in the use of hand and power tools used in street and drainage maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability to ensure correct compaction of excavated site is achieved.
• Knowledge of safe trench excavation.
• Knowledge in the use and placement of work zone traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and to work in adverse weather conditions when needed.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to learn and practice new techniques and job skills.
• Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination, and job placement assessment (JPA).
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Must be able to obtain a Texas drivers license class "CDL A" within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain light to medium construction equipment typically used in the maintenance of street and drainage systems.
• Operate dump truck, front-end loader, concrete saw, pavement breaker, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repair of street and drainage systems.
• Transports equipment to and from work site.
• Inspects and performs basic service, preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required to keep equipment in safe, working order; fuels equipment, checks tires, assures that equipment is secure and operational; reports major service/repair needs to supervisor or designated authority.
• Assists co-workers in performing work tasks, including traffic control support, as required.
• Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and responds as necessary for area of assigned responsibility.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED