Equipment Operator - Drainage

Haltomcitytx; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Haltom City Public Works Department seeks a reliable equipment operator to manage assigned heavy machinery and support daily street and utility maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, forklifts, and other equipment; performing basic preventative maintenance; and assisting in storm drain inspections and site cleanups. A high school diploma and a valid Class A Texas driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• -one year equipment operation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• -Class A Texas Driver's License may be required depending on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including backhoes, bobcats, loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, rollers, and forklifts.
• Performs preventative maintenance to assigned equipment and ensures safe working condition.
• Excavates/backfills ditches, grades, digs and prepares soil.
• Uses televising equipment to inspect storm drains and maintains them.
• Mows and maintains City lots and right-of-ways; installs sod.
• Cuts, trims and chips trees; removes debris from worksites.
• Participates in demolition of City property and disposes of materials.
• Welds and fabricates devices; repairs damaged equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining departmental facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Bobcat/Skid steer

Front-end loader operation

Excavator operation

Dump truck operation

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Operates assigned equipment for the Haltom City Public Works Department; assists with maintenance activities for area of assignment; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Operates various types of heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, bobcats, front end loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators, rollers, and forklifts.
• Performs preventative maintenance to assigned equipment and assists in ensuring equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Excavates and backfills ditches; performs grading; digs ditches and prepares soil.
• Utilizes televising equipment to inspect storm drains and identify maintenance issues; cleans and maintains storm drains.
• Mows and maintains City lots and right-of-ways; installs sod.
• Cuts, trims, and chips trees; removes trees, brush, and debris from worksites.
• Participates in the demolition of property acquired by the City; disposes of demo materials.
• Welds and fabricates devices; repairs damaged equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining departmental facilities as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year equipment operation experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on area of assignment, other specialized licenses or certifications may be required. Must possess a valid Class A Texas Driver's License.