Equipment Operator III
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Job Location:
College Station, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 31
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor the Equipment Operator works as a member of a crew operating a variety of construction equipment routinely used in maintenance projects in streets and drainage. The distinguishing factors of the latter Equipment Operator II is the additional years of experience at the journeyman level the CDL class type(s) of equipment operated and the Equipment Operator II may also serve as a lead worker.
Principal Duties
** Current CDL holders are eligible for a $1500 hire-on bonus.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision.
Equipment Operator I
- Perform skilled duties operating a variety of light to heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets and drainage operations which may include 7-yard dump truck skid steer small rollers tractor shredder and backhoe tractor.
- Inspect and maintain equipment daily performing preventative minor repairs to assure safe operating conditions; coordinate equipment maintenance with appropriate persons or departments to include maintaining accurate records according to established procedures.
- Participate in monitoring and maintaining appropriate inventory level of supplies materials and equipment to efficiently complete work assignments.
- Assist in the event of any disasters as required; set up barricades sand bridges and streets; check and inspect barricades for proper placement and visibility; cut and/or remove trees and/or debris from roadways;reset or replace traffic signs with portable signs; clear obstructions such as fallen trees; contain and clean non-hazardous spills and clear a variety of debris; patch sinkholes and set detours.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operator II
- Perform highly skilled construction and maintenance work with the ability to perform all duties of an Equipment Operator I operating a variety of heavy equipment to include vacuum trailer bulldozer street sweeper loader track hoe haul truck water truck ice rock/sand spreader (dump truck) patch truck / or tractor & shredder / boom-mower and milling machine/or menzi muck excavator and other large vehicles.
- Perform a wide variety of activities in support of streets and drainage maintenance which includes operating heavy equipment to implement temporary and permanent asphalt repair to streets or other applicable areas;to cut fill mill sweep lay and compact material in the maintenance and cleaning of paved and unpaved right-of-ways and City-owned properties; to perform excavation and grading work and/or performing other related public works construction activities.
- Operate and maintain auxiliary mechanical equipment electronics and attachments used with heavy construction equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to include assisting with training co-workers as needed.
Qualifications
Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D
Valid CDL B license issued by the State of Texas or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain
Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD)
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
Willingness and availabilityfor emergency response and on-call duties
Equipment Operator II additional requirements
High School Diploma or G.E.D. two (2) years additional technical training in a field related to area of assignment and two (2) years of experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid CDL A license issued by the State of Texas
Physical Requirements:
Continuous outdoor activity frequent sitting standing walking squatting bending twisting upper body climbing exposure to extreme heat cold noise mechanical hazards fume/odor hazards toxic waste/material hazards occasional kneeling crawling carrying up to ninety (90) pounds lifting up to ninety (90) pounds.
Please note: Applicants will be considered for the level in which minimum requirements are satisfied
Supplemental Information
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.Salary Ranges:
Equipment Operator I : $19.17 - $28.75 Hourly
Equipment Operator II : $20.50 - $30.75 Hourly
Position posted until filled or closing date.
An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
