EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

CITY OF TAYLOR • Taylor, TX

14d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator maintains the City’s streets, parks, and rights-of-way safely, effectively, and efficiently. The role operates construction equipment and heavy machinery and repairs and maintains facilities and equipment. Work includes streets, parks, curb and gutter systems, storm sewer systems, and street signage. This is a non-supervisory position reporting to Crew Leaders, with contact across departments and daily interaction with the public. The position works with Street/Grounds Maintenance and the Water Department, as directed. It requires availability for overtime and on-call assignments, including after-hours emergencies, and work on weekends, holidays, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work may involve exposure to inclement weather. Applicants for this commercial-driver and safety-sensitive position must pass a drug test before employment.

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 involving volume, capacity, and area.
• Ability to assess problems, make prompt and reliable repairs, and determine safe solutions.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test for this commercial-driver and safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of street maintenance procedures.
• One year of experience in roadway maintenance-related work.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform asphalt pavement repairs and pavement level-ups.
• 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, front-end loaders, and other assigned equipment.
• Provide quality customer service to city staff, the public, and other work contacts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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