Equipment Operator I chez City of Waxahachie, TX

About the Department

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Under general supervision, operates light construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of activities including loading, transporting and related operations. Performs activities and duties related to the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.  Performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This position reports to the Streets Division of the Public Works Department.

Position Duties

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Perform a variety of construction and maintenance activities and duties in the completion of the services and operations of the Street Division of the Public Works Department; work with department crews as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Operate light construction equipment such as the street sweeper, water truck, backhoe, front end loader, various mowing equipment and other construction equipment in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations.
• Operate various equipment in the grading of streets, pouring of concrete, spreading of asphalt and other street maintenance tasks; trim trees and haul brush to the convenience station; operate various equipment to clean ditches.
• Transport and deliver equipment and supplies to/from construction sites; perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and vehicles including cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed; perform the duties of an equipment operator when required.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of equipment operation experience. 
• One (1) year of asphalt and concrete experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class B Texas Commercial driver license within 12 months of hire.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a streets maintenance.
• Methods and techniques of light construction equipment operation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations.
• Methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in the minor maintenance and repair of light construction equipment.
• Safe handling of traffic in a construction zone.
• Operational characteristics of light construction equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. 

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of light construction equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform heavy labor as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the City of Waxahachie.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 80 pounds unaided.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment: 

The employee works in an outdoor environment, subject to high noise level and exposure to extreme weather and/or environmental conditions.  Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.