Light Equipment Operator

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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 streets, roads, alleys, drainage maintenance and repair, etc.

Participates in general maintenance and labor activities as necessary for timely completion of projects and work orders.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume.

• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Maintains, installs, repairs, and constructs streets, roads, and alleys, including blading, reclaiming, rolling, and asphalting assigned streets, roads, and alleys.
• Drives various trucks, including dump trucks, and other city trucks.
• Operates mower, sprayers containing herbicides, and weed eater to clear grass and weeds from vacant lots, telephone poles, signs, curbs, guardrails, and fire hydrants.
• Cuts and clears fallen and overgrown trees.
• Re-grades ditches, and clean culverts, storm sewers, and ponds to reduce and minimize flooding.
• Sets forms for curbs and drain inlets.
• Digs, hauls, sets rebar and forms, pours and finishes concrete for curbs, streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
• Paves roads and patches potholes; sands roads and streets in icy and / or snowy weather.
• Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, sets up barricades, cones, and road signs, and wears protective and safety gear as indicated for the work assignment.
• Prepares, gathers, and transports tools, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete work assignments.
• Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction.
• Assists the Drainage Department.
• May haul heavy and light equipment to and from assigned worksites.
• May serve as lead for assigned staff.
• Concrete Forming / Finishing
• Assist with delivering tools and light-duty equipment, including cleaning work areas as directed daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Six (6) months of full-time work experience performing work that is consistent with the essential functions for this classification.

OR Any combination of experience, education, and / or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of :

• Routine maintenance and repair techniques for a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Occupational safety and health regulations, practices, and procedures for the area of assignment.
• Construction and street maintenance and repair procedures.
• Concrete forming / finishing.

Skill in :

• Operating light / heavy machinery and equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Reading safety and 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.
• Must consistently perform job tasks related to preparing, excavating, grading, forming, and finishing concrete related to basic structures (drive approaches, sidewalks).

Preparing Assist with setting and maintaining traffic control; excavate existing material, have the appropriate tools and materials needed for the job, including grading the existing ground for proper slope and drainage to build upon.

Grading Use the appropriate material and equipment to set proposed grades. Forming Use the appropriate tools, material, and reinforcement to set forms (using metal or wood) at proper grades with concrete joints, and / or edges.

Finishing As concrete is placed, ensure the appropriate volume of concrete is set at the proper grades, completed using the appropriate tool (i.

e. screed, concrete vibrating tool, concrete trowels) with the appropriate finish (i.e. smooth or broom).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Preferred : Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License or be able to obtain a Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, and use of foot controls.

Constant exposure to weather extremes, noise, and vibration from equipment, and moving traffic near work sites.

Hiring Range : $17.49 - $21.91 hourly.

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