Equipment Operator - Highway Maintenance

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates light- to medium-weight equipment for highway and grounds maintenance, including dump trucks, tractors with attachments, stake-body trucks, chippers, stump removers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and tractor trailers. Work includes mowing, removing stumps and debris, collecting refuse, excavating, and hauling materials. The operator inspects and services equipment, makes minor repairs, reports malfunctions, exercises caution while operating equipment, and may operate other equipment on a temporary relief basis. The role also uses hand and power tools and performs related maintenance tasks such as waste disposal, limb trimming and removal, drain cleaning, and park trash pickup.

This is a 100% on-site position, primarily outdoors in varied weather and potentially hazardous conditions, with some work indoors and in trenches or ditches. The employee must be available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and for overtime as needed. A valid Class B/CDL driver's license with a good driving record is required, or must be obtained within six months of employment. A valid Texas driver's license is required within 30 days of establishing Texas residency. Applicants selected for hire are subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screening.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience operating and servicing designated equipment.
• Knowledge of operating procedures and servicing requirements for assigned equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations related to operating assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of potential work hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operating and servicing assigned equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around traffic, construction sites, and work areas.
• Ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs and recognize equipment deficiencies.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, read and write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Valid Class B/CDL driver's license with a good driving record, or ability to obtain a Class B/CDL within six months of employment. Another state's valid Class B/CDL with a good driving record is accepted.
• Must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 30 days of establishing Texas residency.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently carrying, holding, pushing, lifting, pulling, and dragging loads of up to 56–70 pounds.
• Applicants selected for hire are subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in landscaping or lawn maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned light- to medium-weight equipment, including dump trucks, tractors and attachments, stake-body trucks, chippers, stump removers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and tractor trailers.
• Mow grass, remove stumps and debris, collect refuse, excavate, and haul materials.
• Inspect and service assigned equipment, make minor repairs and adjustments, and report malfunctions or operating deficiencies.
• Operate equipment safely in and around traffic, construction sites, and work areas.
• Use hand tools and other tools, including pneumatic tools, chainsaws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tillers, and ropes.
• Dispose of waste, trim and remove limbs, clean drains, and pick up trash in parks.
• Assist co-workers and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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