Light Equipment Operator – Concrete Specialization

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Foreman, the Light Equipment Operator operates and performs general maintenance on a variety of light and heavy equipment used to maintain, repair, and construct the City of Georgetown’s street, stormwater, and right-of-way infrastructure. Work is performed in accordance with City standards and specifications. This posting is for the concrete specialization, which includes additional concrete-related duties and technical skills alongside shared equipment-operation responsibilities. Concrete-specialization duties include preparing sites; setting forms and rebar; placing, pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete; and finishing surfaces for curbs, drain inlets, streets, driveways, sidewalks, ADA ramps, bridges, and other infrastructure. The operator uses hand tools and power tools, including concrete finishing tools. The role also involves operating and maintaining vehicles, equipment, and small tools; participating in asphalt and drainage maintenance; conducting safety inspections; preparing materials and equipment; assisting with traffic control; transporting equipment; and performing essential duties during emergencies. The position may serve as lead for assigned staff. The role requires six months of full-time experience performing work consistent with the essential and specialized functions, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. A valid Texas driving license is required. The employee must have or be able to obtain a Class A CLP with air brakes and Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire, and a Texas Class A CDL with air brakes and Tanker Endorsement within nine months of hire. The work involves varied physical activities and exposure to weather extremes, dust, moving traffic, and equipment noise. Routine scheduled 24-hour on-call time is required on a rotating basis within the department. The hiring range is $18.36–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Six months of full-time work experience performing work consistent with the essential and specialized functions, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Valid Texas driving license.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), including air brakes, and 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 Tanker Endorsement within nine months of hire.
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 operating light and heavy machinery and equipment.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill 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.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to follow occupational safety and health procedures.
Ability to solve construction and repair problems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, and using vision, hearing, speech, and foot controls.
Ability to work amid weather temperature extremes, dust, moving traffic, and noise from street sweepers.
Availability for routine scheduled 24-hour on-call time on a rotating basis within the department.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair related to concrete structures.
Basic understanding of curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction.
Basic knowledge of traffic control procedures.
Basic knowledge of pouring, placing, smoothing, and leveling concrete.
Basic knowledge of concrete forming or carpentry.

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, mowers, and mixers.
Operate and maintain small tools and equipment, including concrete finishing tools, herbicide sprayers, weed-eaters, and saws.
Trim, remove, and chip fallen or 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, sidewalks, and related infrastructure in accordance with ADA standards and specifications.
Prepare sites; pour or lay concrete materials; and finish surfaces for sidewalks, ADA ramps, bridges, and other work.
Pour, place, smooth, and level concrete using rakes, trowels, floats, screens, and specialized handheld or powered tools.
Participate in asphalt maintenance, including raking, rolling, grading, sanding, and patching potholes on streets and rights-of-way.
Conduct and document safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, and wear protective and safety gear as required.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.