Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets - Full-time

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets - Full-time

Department: Street Maintenance

Reports To: Streets Superintendent

Exempt Status - Non-Exempt

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.98

Closing Date: Once Filled

Job Summary

The City of Stephenville is seeking to hire a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Department. The position works under the direction of the Street Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participates in the work of maintenance crews performing various construction and maintenance activities in streets and drainage infrastructure

Conducts street and drainage maintenance and repair utilizing, equipment, materials, and tools required to complete work orders

Participates in the maintenance and repairs of all equipment and ensures equipment is in safe and proper working order; Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor

Assists in flagging traffic around work sites

Operates light and heavy machinery such as shovel, rake, dump truck, loader, backhoe, roller, mechanical broom, etc. in accordance with all safety guidelines

Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal business hours and after hours when on call

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)

Must hold a valid Texas Drivers License, and currently have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

A Texas State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have knowledge of: Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations in the operation of assigned equipment

Work hazards and proper safety precautions

Proper traffic control placement of warning signs and work barricades

Ability to: Complete maintenance and repair work orders

Understand/communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Understand utility location marks

Work as a team member and follow the directions of the crew leader

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/public

Ability to communicate (read, write and speak) effectively in the English language

Maintain effective audio-visual ability and perception needed for: Making observations

Communicating with others

Reading and writing

Operating assigned equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Lifting, carrying, and/or holding supplies/equipment, in excess of 100 lbs

Climbing, squatting and stooping in the performance of routine job tasks

Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to: Extremes in hot and cold temperatures associated with working outdoors

Levels of extreme noise

Hazards associated with working in trenches

Mechanical and environmental hazards

WORK ENVIRONMENT The majority of this work is performed outside in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold weather conditions

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.

"As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status."

Worksite address

stephenville, TX, 76402, US

Who can apply

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