Truck Driver II - Public Works - J01520 - 01200

Maintenance Equipment Operator

Salary : $18.59 Hourly

Location : Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Public Works

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary : Drives and insures proper maintenance of an 18-wheeler, operates various other equipment as assigned. Performs routine maintenance support work. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following :

• Regularly operates, inspects and loads 18-wheel tractor-trailer between stockpile yard and street repair locations.
• Operates a front-end loader, mower, backhoe, pneumatic roller and oil truck and other equipment as assigned.
• Maintains assigned vehicles in ready working conditions, including fuel, proper lubrication and cleaning.
• Sprays oil on road prior to paving.
• Drives and operates small dump truck, hauling materials to and from job sites.
• May operate a water truck, power broom, patch truck and bulldozer.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus at least one year of experience in driving an 18-wheeler and operating other equipment used in maintenance. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Must possess a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License; Tanker, and no restrictions.

Other Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of this equipment. Sufficient skills to operate this equipment effectively and safely. Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment and to know safety standards to prevent hazards. Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.