Equipment Operator

El Paso County (TX) • El Paso, TX

68d

About The Position

Under general supervision, operate a variety of general or specialized medium-sized motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, maintenance, and other field operations. The position involves operating medium equipment, including, but not limited to, 18-wheel semi-tractor/trailer; asphalt distributor, grapple, jet-rodder equipped vacuum, personnel lift and roll off trucks; gang and slope mowers; and other specialized equipment, such as backhoe, chip box spreader, earth saw, farm tractor with implements, front loader, street sweeper, trencher, and truck-mounted crane, as assigned. Responsibilities include attaching, setting up, starting, stopping, positioning, guiding, and manipulating powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials. The operator will monitor instruments and adjust factors such as speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing-off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids. The role also requires inspecting the work site prior to, during, and following activities, identifying, recommending, and undertaking work according to priorities and established schedules. Additionally, the operator may direct a crew of laborers or other workers, participate in non-personnel administration-related duties including assigning and inspecting work, and training employees. The position also involves inspecting, cleaning, greasing, and fueling equipment, performing basic equipment preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repair work to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements, and engaging in manual labor as necessary to complete assignments. Interaction with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public is also expected.

Requirements

• Equivalent to two (2) years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, and related automotive equipment.
• Valid Texas Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class 'A' CDL or equivalent from another state.
• CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on the area of assignment.
• Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialized equipment such as backhoe, chip box spreader, earth saw, farm tractor with implements, front loader, street sweeper, trencher, and truck-mounted crane.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment including 18-wheel semi-tractor/trailer, asphalt distributor, grapple, jet-rodder equipped vacuum, personnel lift, and roll off trucks.
• Attach, set up, start, stop, position, guide, and manipulate powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials.
• Monitor instruments and adjust factors such as speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing-off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids.
• Inspect the work site prior to, during, and following activities.
• Identify, recommend, and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.
• Direct a crew of laborers or other workers as assigned, including assigning and inspecting work and training employees.
• Inspect, clean, grease, and fuel equipment.
• Perform basic equipment preventative maintenance, servicing, and minor repair work to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements.
• Engage in manual labor as necessary to complete assignments.
• Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed