Equipment Operator

City Of Taylor • Taylor, TX

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About The Position

Maintains the city’s streets, parks, and rights of way safely, effectively, and efficiently. The position operates construction equipment and heavy machinery and repairs and maintains facilities and equipment. Work includes maintaining streets, parks, curb and gutter systems, storm sewer systems, and street signage. The role works with Street/Grounds Maintenance and the Water Department as directed, has daily contact with the public, and provides customer service to city staff, the public, and other work contacts. This is a non-supervisory position reporting to Crew Leaders. The employee must be available for overtime, on-call assignments, weekends, holidays, after-hours emergencies, and work hours outside 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work may involve exposure to inclement weather. A drug test is required before employment for this commercial-driver and safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to move 50 pounds and occasionally move 100 pounds.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and work safely and effectively with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, and similar materials.
• Ability to take notes and messages and complete work orders.
• Ability to perform calculations for volume, capacity, and area.
• Ability to assess problems, make prompt and reliable repairs, and determine safe solutions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test for a commercial-driver and safety-sensitive position.
• Must work weekends and holidays, be on call for after-hours emergencies, work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and be available for overtime and on-call assignments.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of street maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures.
• One year of experience in roadway maintenance-related work; equivalent combinations of experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Repair asphalt pavement and perform pavement level-up.
• Maintain curb and gutter systems and storm sewer systems.
• Maintain and repair city-owned signage.
• Maintain and repair city park grounds and rights of way.
• Keep the shop area, equipment, and department vehicles clean.
• Operate heavy and motorized equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, and front-end loaders, as well as other assigned equipment.
• Provide quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and other work contacts.
• Work with Street/Grounds Maintenance and the Water Department as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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