Street- Heavy Equipment Operator

Town Of Pecos City•Pecos, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

In a team environment or while working independently, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of streets and storm drainage systems while operating a variety of equipment and trucks, utilized in construction, maintenance, and repair activities. This role involves regular attendance and the ability to work in occupied environments, including areas with vehicle traffic. Duties will vary according to job assignment and individual skills, and include performing semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and general labor work in accordance with safety regulations. Specific tasks include assisting in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads, digging and filling holes, clearing and repairing roadways, shoulders, and adjoining areas, and clearing trash, brush, weeds, and debris from roadways, structures, grounds, and facilities. The position also involves assisting in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, performing traffic control activities, and inspecting, cleaning, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, as well as identifying and reporting mechanical problems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required.
One (1) year of experience involving the use of light to heavy equipment is preferred.
General knowledge of light to heavy equipment operating principles.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy equipment operations.
Basic working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the streets and utility maintenance departments.
Judgment and Decision Making - Uses logic and reasoning to analyze, understand, and evaluate job orders and identify potential problems before they arise. Exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Assessing the safety of a work site is imperative.
Critical Thinking - Good critical thinking, problem solving, and mechanical skill is necessary when accessing work orders.
Ability to share a heavy workload to maintain team balance, acquire skills in all equipment and procedures to become a more valuable crew member.
Help train and orient new workers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of specialized light and heavy equipment, tools, and specialized equipment.
Perform manual labor tasks to maintain streets, storm drains infrastructure, and City facilities.
Assist in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads along with digging and filling holes.
Clear and repair roadways, shoulders, and adjoining areas.
Clears trash, brush, weeds, and debris from roadways, structures, grounds, and facilities.
Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
Performs traffic control activities as needed.
Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
Identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
Keep job site and work area clean.
Keep tools clean that are used in performing work.