EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Weslaco•Weslaco, TX

141d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for the maintenance and/or construction of Regional Detention Facilities and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma; or equivalent.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience.
Applicant must have a current valid Class "C" Driver's license and be insurable (Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License preferred)
Applicant must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen at City's expense.
Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
Operate a variety of department equipment such as Tractor equipped with an Ejector Scraper and Laser/GPS Systems, backhoe, and front-end loader in the development of Regional Stormwater Detention Facilities (RDF's).
Will use a variety of equipment to dig detention basin and may be required to remove trees and brush in the area.
Will perform a wide range of tasks around trees and wires cleaning debris with backhoe
Will perform demolition work if needed
Ensures adherence to safety standards when operating equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
Required to respond to emergency situations as necessary.
Attend training sessions as required to maintain abreast of updates or changes in occupational safety requirements.
Perform routine maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks.