Equipment Operator - Streets

City of Rowlett•Rowlett, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Equipment Operator performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment used in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the City’s water, wastewater, streets, and drainage systems. The employee may serve as lead worker over Maintenance Specialist I’s and II’s when the Crew Leader is absent. Other duties may be assigned. The position assists the Crew Leader with planning, scheduling, and carrying out construction, maintenance, and operations activities. Work includes pavement repair, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling, and shooting and reading grade. The employee follows applicable safety and security standards, maintains safe work sites, inspects and maintains assigned equipment, responds to service complaints, communicates with residents and business owners about repairs and service interruptions, trains other maintenance specialists, and obtains utility locates before excavation. The role requires regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain professional, harmonious working relationships. The employee must reside within a one-hour response time of the Public Works Building and has six months from the employment date to relocate if necessary. The position may require on-call work and work at night, in the evening, and on weekends. Work takes place outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather, and may involve high noise levels and equipment vibration.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED.
Three years of proven experience relating to construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and drainage, including one year related to equipment operation.
Ability to operate heavy equipment, including an asphalt laydown machine, asphalt paver, rollers, asphalt reclaimer, tack machine, water truck, dump truck, backhoe, motor grader, grade all, and track loader.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to shoot and read grade.
Ability to work safely and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to serve as lead worker over Maintenance Specialist I’s and II’s when the Crew Leader is absent.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record in accordance with City of Rowlett driving standards.
Report traffic citations to the departmental Director or designee within two working days of receipt.
Reside within a one-hour response time of the Public Works Building; relocate within six months of employment if needed.
Ability to stand and walk to shoot survey grades, clean trucks, and flag traffic; operate equipment controls; use a shovel; carry materials; and write daily reports.
Ability to hear and talk when working in groups and to listen for traffic.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 150 pounds.
Ability to push and pull, reach, bend, sit, twist, climb, and balance to operate equipment and remove debris.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement preferred; otherwise, ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Crew Leader in planning, scheduling, and implementing construction, maintenance, and operation activities for City water, wastewater, street, and drainage services.
Perform crew labor on construction and maintenance projects, including pavement repair, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling, and shooting and reading grade.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
Maintain safe work-site conditions according to MUTCD, including addressing traffic hazards, equipment operation, barricades, confined-space safety, and trench safety.
Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; report defects or needed repairs to a supervisor, and clean and maintain equipment and tools after use.
Perform street and drainage maintenance.
Respond to complaints regarding asphalt, concrete, and drainage repairs; evaluate situations and explain findings to a supervisor.
Contact residents and business owners about service interruptions, expected restoration, and street or drainage repair problems and corrections.
Assist in training Maintenance Specialist I’s and II’s in street and storm-drainage maintenance, construction, and repair.
Obtain utility locates for gas, telephone, power, cable television, water, sewer lines, and storm sewer pipes before excavation.
Serve as lead worker over Maintenance Specialist I’s and II’s in the absence of the Crew Leader.
Perform other duties as assigned.