Light Equipment Operator

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of an assigned lead or Foreman operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in the maintenance, repairs, and construction of the City of Georgetown street, stormwater (drainage), and right-of-way infrastructure. Performs work in accordance with City standards and specifications. The Light Equipment Operator role includes two specialization areas. All operators perform shared essential functions to ensure safe and effective equipment operation. Each operator is assigned to a specialization, which includes additional duties and technical skills unique to that focus. There are vacancies in both areas.

Requirements

Six (6) months of full-time work experience performing work that is consistent with the essential and specialized functions for this classification. OR Any combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Maintenance and repair related to municipal infrastructure. (streets, sidewalks, drainage)
Occupational safety and health regulations, practices and procedures for assignment area.
Basic understanding related to the construction of street & stormwater drainage infrastructure.
Operating light/heavy machinery and equipment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Documenting work both electronically and in writing.
Reading and understanding equipment manuals and safety hazard warnings on equipment and materials.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Following occupational safety and health procedures.
Solving construction and repair problems.
Valid Texas driving license.
Must have or be able to obtain class B CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit), Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License Tanker Endorsement (includes air brakes) within nine (9) months of employment.
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, and use of foot controls.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair related to concrete structures
Basic understanding related to the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk
Basic knowledge of traffic control procedures.
Basic knowledge of pouring, placing, smoothing, and leveling concrete
Basic knowledge in concrete forming or carpentry
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 grader, backhoe, mini excavator, street sweeper

Responsibilities

Operates, and performs general maintenance on a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Participate in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City infrastructure
Operates various trucks, and equipment including dump trucks, pickups, mowers, etc
Operates and maintains small tools, such as concrete finishing tools, sprayers containing herbicides, weed-eaters, saws, and other equipment
Trims, removes, and chips fallen and overgrown trees.
Re-grades, and cleans ditches, culverts, storm sewers, and ponds to reduce and minimize flooding.
Sets forms for curbs and drain inlets.
Performs concrete maintenance including forming, setting rebar, pouring and finishing for curbs, streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc. in accordance with ADA standards and specifications.
Participates in asphalt maintenance such as raking, rolling, grading, sanding, and patching potholes on streets and right of way.
Conducts and documents safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, wear protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.
Prepares tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete work assignments.
Participates in the set up and removal of Traffic Control as needed.
Coordinates and assists other areas of Operations
Transport equipment to and from assigned worksites.
Performs essential duties during emergencies
May serve as lead for assigned staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pouring, placing, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screen.
The use of specialized handheld tools and power tool versions of float, trowel and other concrete tools.
Operates various trucks, and equipment, including dump trucks, pickups, mixers, etc.
Site preparation, pouring or laying concrete materials, and finishing surfaces for sidewalks, ADA ramps, bridges, etc.
Traffic control setup and monitoring.
Street sweeping.
Mowing.
Construction or cleaning of underground stormwater systems.
Grading.
Construction, repair or maintenance of stormwater ponds.
Operating motor grader, backhoe, mini excavator, street sweeper.