Light Equipment Operator – Stormwater Specialization

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

2d•$18 - $23

About The Position

Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Foreman, the Light Equipment Operator operates and performs general maintenance on light and heavy equipment used to maintain, repair, and construct City of Georgetown street, stormwater (drainage), and right-of-way infrastructure. Work is performed in accordance with City standards and specifications. This posting is for the stormwater specialization, which adds duties and technical skills to the shared essential functions of the role. The operator works with trucks, equipment, and small tools; prepares materials and equipment for assignments; transports equipment to worksites; and participates in infrastructure work, traffic control, and emergency duties. The employee may serve as a lead for assigned staff and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires routine scheduled 24-hour on-call time on a rotating basis within the department.

Requirements

Six months of full-time work experience performing work consistent with the essential and specialized functions for this classification, or a combination of experience, education, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair related to municipal infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, and drainage.
Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, practices, and procedures for the assignment area.
Basic understanding of street and stormwater drainage infrastructure construction.
Skill in operating light and heavy machinery and equipment.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill in documenting work electronically and in writing.
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and safety hazard warnings on equipment and materials.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to follow occupational safety and health procedures and solve construction and repair problems.
Valid Texas driving license.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Learner's Permit, including air brakes, and a Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License, including air brakes, and a Tanker Endorsement within nine months of hire.
Able to meet the position's physical demands, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, and using vision, hearing, speech, and foot controls.
Able to work in temperature extremes from weather, dust, near moving traffic, and noise from street sweepers.
Available for routine scheduled 24-hour on-call time on a rotating basis within the department.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of traffic control setup and monitoring.
Basic knowledge of street sweeping.
Basic knowledge of mowing.
Basic knowledge of construction of underground stormwater systems.
Basic knowledge of grading.
Basic knowledge of construction, repair, or maintenance of stormwater ponds.
Basic knowledge of motor graders, backhoes, mini excavators, and street sweepers.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform general maintenance on a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Participate in maintenance, repair, and construction of City infrastructure.
Operate trucks and equipment, including dump trucks, pickups, and mowers.
Operate and maintain small tools, including concrete finishing tools, herbicide sprayers, weed-eaters, and saws.
Trim, remove, and chip fallen and overgrown trees.
Re-grade and clean ditches, culverts, storm sewers, and ponds to reduce and minimize flooding.
Set forms for curbs and drain inlets.
Perform concrete maintenance, including forming, setting rebar, pouring, and finishing curbs, streets, driveways, and sidewalks in accordance with ADA standards and specifications.
Participate in asphalt maintenance, including raking, rolling, grading, sanding, and pothole patching on streets and rights-of-way.
Conduct and document safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, and wear protective and safety gear appropriate to the assignment.
Prepare tools, materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete work assignments.
Participate in setting up and removing traffic control as needed.
Coordinate with and assist other areas of Operations.
Transport equipment to and from assigned worksites.
Perform essential duties during emergencies.
May serve as lead for assigned staff.
For the stormwater specialization, set up and monitor traffic control; perform street sweeping and mowing; construct or clean underground stormwater systems; perform grading; construct, repair, or maintain stormwater ponds; and operate a motor grader, backhoe, mini excavator, and street sweeper.
Perform other duties as assigned.