Light Equipment Operator-Crack Sealer/Herbicide -Streets

City of Copperas Cove • Copperas Cove, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates various pieces of light equipment for the purpose of street repair and maintenance, maintains equipment and performs other duties as assigned. Receives direct supervision from Superintendent Street/Drainage. Operates light equipment for the purpose of street repair and maintenance. Equipment includes, but it is not limited to: operating pneumatic rollers, wheel loaders, street sweepers, sand spreaders, water trucks, distributor trucks, dump trucks, crack sealing machines, and herbicide sprayer. Be familiar with back hoe and loader. Performs other duties by operating hand tools for wood working, metal fabrication and other jobs, completing tree and limb trimming and brush removal, and completing minor sidewalk, curb and gutter repair, other concrete installation and repair. Maintains equipment by performing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles. Operation of light and heavy equipment and motorized vehicles in the maintenance and repair of City streets to include tractors with shredders and brush chipper. Haul materials and will assist in road repair, asphalt work, and operation of street sweeper. Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure serviceability of equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments. Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department and to perform labor duties when not operating construction equipment. On call schedule required. The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude. Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department. Must be able to follow directions. Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Three (3) months of light equipment operation and maintenance
• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers CDL driver's License by date of hire with insurable record.
• Knowledge of herbicide application and street crack sealing applications
• Knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and vehicles
• Knowledge of routine vehicle operation and equipment preventive maintenance
• Skilled in the operation of light/heavy motorized maintenance/construction equipment
• Ability to follow oral, written instructions and to relate well with the public and coworkers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to handle several duties at once and prioritize jobs.

Nice To Haves

• Be familiar with back hoe and loader.
• CDL Class B certification required within nine (9) months of date of employment.
• A state approved herbicide applicators license within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment for the purpose of street repair and maintenance.
• Maintains equipment by performing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Haul materials and will assist in road repair, asphalt work, and operation of street sweeper.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure serviceability of equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments.
• Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department and to perform labor duties when not operating construction equipment.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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