Equipment Operator - Drainage

City of Allen; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours vacation and sick leave

Four-Day Work Week

On-call pay

Cell phone allowance

License stipends

Affordable medical insurance

Retirement savings 2:1

Job summary

The City of Allen is seeking a motivated individual to assist in maintaining City streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems. You will operate heavy equipment, seal cracks, fill potholes, pour curbs and sidewalks, and lay asphalt as required to keep our infrastructure in good repair.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety oversight on site, traffic control, and accurate documentation of work performed. A high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Safe driving record and Valid Texas Driver's License
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and machinery to maintain streets, sidewalks, and drainage ways, including sealing cracks, filling potholes, pouring concrete curbs and sidewalks, and laying asphalt.
• Maintains City heavy equipment and tools through preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensures crew and public safety by performing traffic control and setting up warnings and cones as needed.
• Documents maintenance work and reports as necessary; may provide direction to other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HIRING RANGE: $20.7024 - $25.3614 Hourly

FULL SALARY RANGE: $20.7024 - $30.0203 Hourly

4-day work week

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

Are you ready to embark on a journey that not only boosts your career but also allows you to make a real difference? At the City of Allen, we believe in the power of our people!

Here's why joining our team is the perfect choice for your career journey:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of vacation and sick leave each year to relax and rejuvenate. Plus, we celebrate with holidays and provide you with a personal day when you need it!
• Four-Day Work Week: Experience the perfect work-life balance with our four-day work week! More time for yourself, your family, and your passions.
• On-Call Pay: Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed! We offer on-call pay to ensure you're rewarded for your availability outside regular hours.
• Cell Phone Allowance: Stay connected effortlessly with our cell phone allowance, making it easier for you to manage communications.
• License Stipends: We recognize your hard work! Receive pay for specific licenses you hold, rewarding your expertise and qualifications.
• Affordable Medical Insurance: We provide affordable medical insurance options for you and your family, ensuring you have the care you need to stay healthy.
• Retirement Savings: Prepare for your future with our retirement savings plan, where the City contributes 2 to 1! It's a fantastic way to build your nest egg while you grow in your career.

Join the City of Allen-a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents where strong economic growth, excellent schools, and an exceptional quality of life make it a great place to live, work, and play.

Our mission is simple: "To achieve excellence in managing community development and city services, continually enhancing the quality of life and public confidence."

At the City of Allen, our employees bring the PRIDE values to life:

• People First - Prioritizing others
• Respect - Treating everyone with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity - Serving with honesty and trust
• Deliver - Following through and exceeding expectations
• Excel - Driving innovation and continuous improvement

We do Work that MATTERS! Join a team that serves our community and makes a real impact every day. Learn more about the City of Allen at allentx.gov.

The purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining the safety of the City's streets, sidewalks, and drainage ways. This is accomplished by operating heavy equipment, sealing cracks in streets, filling potholes in streets with asphalt, and pouring concrete curbs and sidewalks when necessary. Other duties may include directing traffic, ensuring worksite and work crew safety, performing maintenance on equipment and machinery, documenting work completed, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position may provide direction for other employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs maintenance on the City's streets, sidewalks, and drainage ways by operating heavy equipment and machinery such as trucks, AMZ, and roller, filling potholes with asphalt, sealing cracks in the streets, utilizing roller to seal and even asphalt distribution, pouring concrete for curbs on roadways and sidewalks, and laying asphalt.
• Maintains the City's heavy equipment, machinery, and other tools by performing preventative maintenance, repairing equipment when needed, replacing faulty parts, determining what problems exist with equipment, and ensuring equipment is properly and safely operating.
• Ensures the safety of crews, citizens, and worksites by performing traffic control operations, placing cones in designated work areas, setting up warning signs for drivers, and directing traffic when needed.
• Completes administrative duties by documenting maintenance performed on equipment and machinery and reporting maintenance as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant experience, or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment

• Safe driving record and Valid Texas Driver's License
• Clear criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screen

Supervision Exercised:

Work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, conformance to established standards; autonomy is granted at the service or program level; work is subject to general and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of light and heavy motorized equipment.
• Methods, practices, material, and equipment use in street and drainage system construction and maintenance.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment,

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with elected officials, professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.
• Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
• Understanding and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Operating light and heavy motorized equipment effectively and safely.
• Servicing and making minor repairs on equipment.
• Applying safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Working effectively in a high‑pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Effectively communicating in both oral and written format.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Ability to work in the field, outdoors, in extreme weather conditions, and around mechanical, electrical, fire, and respiratory hazards.
• Ability to use electric and hand tools.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, carry, bend, twist, climb, and crouch.
• Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Allen and employee and may be revised by the employer as needed.

The City of Allen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or military status in employment or in the provision of services.

The City of Allen participates in the federal e‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.