EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Weslaco•Weslaco, TX

25d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator maintains and/or constructs Regional Detention Facilities and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), and performs other similar or related duties. The role operates equipment for stormwater facility development, excavation, debris removal, demolition when needed, and equipment and truck maintenance. The employee must follow safety standards, respond to emergencies as necessary, attend required training, and maintain regular, prompt attendance. Work is performed continually outdoors and may involve exposure to noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Duties may require working in extreme weather and on rough terrain, with sustained concentration, hand-eye coordination, and visual attention. The employee interacts primarily with internal coworkers and occasionally with the public. Work is governed by detailed instructions and procedures; questionable situations are referred to a supervisor, who reviews work in progress or upon completion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of experience.
Current, valid Class C driver's license and ability to be insured.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen at the City's expense.
Ability to operate equipment and machinery safely and effectively, including a tractor and ejector scraper.
Working knowledge of public works department operations.
Ability to read and interpret construction project plans.
Ability to pay attention to detail and work for long periods in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions and take appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to interact effectively with other employees and exercise good judgment in regular job duties.
Ability to perform reading and simple math calculations and withstand moderate stress.
Ability to move about construction sites and rough terrain, remain stationary or move for most of the work period, and frequently lift, move, or position up to 60 pounds.
Ability to sustain mental concentration, hand-eye coordination, and visual attention for long periods while operating or repairing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and prompt attendance and be physically present for work.
Operate department equipment, including a tractor with an ejector scraper and Laser/GPS systems, a backhoe, and a front-end loader, to develop Regional Stormwater Detention Facilities.
Use equipment to dig detention basins and, when required, remove trees and brush.
Perform tasks around trees and wires, including cleaning debris with a backhoe.
Perform demolition work when needed.
Follow safety standards while operating equipment.
Perform preventive and routine maintenance on assigned equipment and trucks.
Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
Attend training sessions required to stay current with occupational safety requirements.
Complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within the first three months after hire.