Equipment Operator I

Gulf Shores, City of (AL); Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gulf Shores seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform various technical and labor tasks, including equipment operation for street maintenance, drainage work, and assisting during special events. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in maintenance. This position offers an opportunity to work in the local community, contributing to public services and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in maintenance-related tasks.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of concrete work and roadway maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for street maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Perform repairs on potholes and road defects.
• Assist with drainage and special event tasks.

Skills

Operation of equipment

Maintenance of roadways

Landscape practices

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

Under general supervision performs technical and labor tasks to safely operate a variety of equipment to maintain streets, parking lots, ROW mowing, drainage, concrete work and special events.

Mowing and string trimmer operations in ROW and airport and other areas within the city.

Perform street maintenance duties.

Repairs pot holes and road defects.

Assist with clean up, maintenance and barricade tasks for special events and natural disasters.

Assist with drainage work. (Checking grade elevations, culvert installations)

Assist with installations and remove parking bumpers and parking lot striping.

Assist with traffic sign installation and removal and cleaning.

ROW trash debris/litter collection.

Assist with construction projects/concrete forming. IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS: Following directions of on-site lead person. Haul construction materials. Load, spread and remove materials (gravel) via equipment and hand. Bike rack and barricade placement and removal. Assist as needed with labor and equipment in other departments. ROW mowing. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Education or equivalent; and

One year of experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge of:

Operation and maintenance of all equipment utilized in the performance of the essential functions of the job.

Methods of concrete finish work, black top construction, and other roadway maintenance and repair techniques.

General landscape practices and planting techniques.

Principles and practices of grounds maintenance and landscape architecture.

Methods of ROW trash collection.

Skill in:

Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Repairing and maintenance roadways, sidewalks, and streets.

Use of all equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.