Brush Collection Crew Leader (Northwest & Northeast Brush)

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of San Antonio is seeking a skilled lead grappler operator to perform and supervise brush collection tasks from public properties. Work occurs on city streets at two service centers with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role requires experience with heavy equipment, a valid Texas CDL, and the ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff while ensuring compliance with safety standards and schedules.

Formación

• Five years of experience operating light, medium and heavy equipment, including two years on a front end loader/bobcat.
• Valid Texas Commercial A Driver's License.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead crew and assist supervisor in completing performance appraisals.
• Inspect grappler and complete inspection reports.
• Drive and operate grappler safely and in accordance with safety rules and traffic laws.
• Drive truck and trailer as needed.
• Provide direction to operators on safety procedures and routes to landfill/brush site.
• Ensure all brush and debris are collected in the assigned area.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on grappler as needed.
• Work with crew to separate metals and recyclables from brush.

Conocimientos

Safety procedures

Equipment inspection

Traffic safety

City streets knowledge

Supervisory skills

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Front end loader

Bobcat

Automated heavy equipment

Descripción del empleo

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled and lead work operating a grappler used in the collection of brush and bulky items from public properties. Working conditions are primarily in public streets with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust, damp/wet surfaces, high noise levels, oily surfaces, and heavy equipment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

• Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 North San Antonio, TX 78254
• Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard San Antonio, TX 78233

Work Schedule

6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday

• Performs responsibilities of crew leader to include assisting supervisor in completion of performance appraisals.
• Inspects grappler and completes inspection reports as required.
• Drives and operates grappler in a safe manner in accordance with safety rules and traffic laws.
• Drives truck and trailer as needed.
• Provides direction to operators on safety procedures and uses shortest route to landfill/brush site.
• Ensures that all brush and debris have been collected in assigned area.
• Performs routine operator maintenance on grappler, as needed.
• Works with assigned crew to separate metals, tires and other recyclable items from brush prior to loading, frequently lifting and carrying materials weighing 40 pounds.
• Records travel time of each assigned crewmember to and from loading site.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Five (5) years of experience operating light, medium and heavy equipment to include two (2) years of experience operating a front end loader, bobcat, or other automated heavy equipment.
• Valid Texas Commercial "A" Driver's License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of characteristics, limitations, and safety procedures of the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of equipment inspection procedures and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of traffic safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of City streets.
• Skilled in the use of trucks, truck/trailer and automated heavy equipment.
• Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and trouble-shoot equipment problems.
• Ability to coordinate use of available equipment.
• Ability to delegate duties and resolve problems.
• Ability to supervise, train, and participate in staff performance evaluations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to learn City rules and directives required in the performance of duties.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.