Light Equipment Operator - Drainage

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Operates various pieces of light equipment for the purpose of drainage repair and maintenance, maintains equipment and performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from Superintendent Street/Drainage . ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operation of light equipment and motorized vehicles in the maintenance and repair of City Drainage Systems. Haul materials and will assist in ditch maintenance, tree and brush removal as needed. Performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Services equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments. Equipment includes, but it is not limited to: operating pneumatic rollers, wheel loaders, street sweepers, sand spreaders, water trucks, dump trucks and herbicide sprayer. Be form liar with back hoe and loader. Performs labor duties when not operating construction equipment. 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. Maintains equipment by performing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles. 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. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
One (1) year of light equipment operation and maintenance
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a valid Texas driver's License by date of hire with insurable record.
CDL Class B certification required within nine (9) months of date of employment.
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 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 handle several duties at once and prioritize jobs

Responsibilities

Operation of light equipment and motorized vehicles in the maintenance and repair of City Drainage Systems.
Haul materials and will assist in ditch maintenance, tree and brush removal as needed.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Services equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments.
Performs labor duties when not operating construction equipment.
Maintains equipment by performing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.
Must be able to follow directions.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.
Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned.
Other Duties as assigned.