Equipment Operator

City of Pharr, TX; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Job summary

The City of Pharr is seeking a Full-Time Equipment Operator to support our infrastructure initiatives. This onsite role involves operating a range of machinery and supervising loading/unloading of heavy equipment. A competitive annual pay of $28,300 is offered, with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Retirement.

You will work with a team focused on safety, efficiency, and customer-centered service, contributing to ongoing projects and community growth in Pharr, Texas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating equipment.
• Knowledge of medium equipment operation.
• Understanding of traffic and highway safety rules and precautions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a utility trailer transport and supervise loading/unloading of heavy equipment.
• Handle a variety of light equipment and machines during construction operations.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to support safe, efficient operations.
• Manage material and equipment to ensure safety and productivity on site.

Skills

Hazard awareness

Safety compliance

Traffic rules knowledge

Traffic control

Instruction following

Tools

Shredders

Mowers

Weed eaters

Forklifts

Chainsaws

Water pumps

Generators

Job description

Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time Equipment Operator and take pride in playing a vital role in our community's infrastructure and development. This hands-on, onsite position offers you the chance to operate a variety of machinery while solving problems and contributing to innovative projects. With a competitive annual pay of $28,300.00, you'll be recognized for your expertise in the field while enjoying a professionally energized environment. Collaborate with a team that prioritizes customer-centricity and forward-thinking solutions, making every day exciting and full of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement.

Your day to day as a Equipment Operator

As a Full-Time Equipment Operator at the City of Pharr, you will be responsible for operating a utility trailer transport and supervising the loading and unloading of heavy equipment. This dynamic role will require you to expertly handle a variety of light equipment and machines, including shredders, mowers, weed eaters, forklifts, slope mowers, bailers, chainsaws, blowers, water pumps, compactors, light towers, and generators. You will be integral in managing material and equipment during construction operations, ensuring efficiency and safety throughout the process. Additionally, you will perform routine maintenance on all equipment, contributing to seamless operations and upholding our commitment to innovation and quality service. Join us in creating a lasting impact while honing your skills in a vibrant, customer-focused environment!

Does this sound like you?

To excel as a Full-Time Equipment Operator at the City of Pharr, a strong skill set is essential for ensuring safe and effective operations. Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to equipment operation is crucial, alongside an understanding of medium equipment functionality. Familiarity with traffic and highway safety rules, along with the ability to implement effective precautionary measures to prevent accidents, is necessary. Proficiency in general traffic control maintenance and the capability to understand, follow, and execute general instructions related to construction and maintenance operations will set you apart in this role. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to customer-centric service will enhance your success, making you an invaluable asset in our mission to improve our community’s infrastructure.

Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and of safety precautions in operating equipment.
• Knowledge of the effective operation of medium equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and of effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
• Skills in the process of general traffic control maintenance.
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out general instructions relating to construction and maintenance operations.

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Salary: $28300 per year