Equipment Operator I

dallascityhall; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is hiring an Equipment Operator to run light to moderately complex construction equipment for city facilities and utilities. The role supports maintenance programs and requires attention to safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The position demands two years of relevant equipment experience and a valid CDL with a clean record; candidates must pass a background check and be available for 24/7 emergency calls.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience operating medium off-road automotive equipment such as backhoe, rotoboom or front-end loaders.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with good driving record.
• Must pass background check and be available for 24/7 emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Operates, drives, and safely uses light to moderately complex equipment for City and utility maintenance.
• Drives truck and trailer to transport equipment to job sites and adheres to safety standards.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials to supply projects.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Cleans storage areas and sites to maintain appearance and safety.
• Completes daily activity reports for resource allocation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Motor skills coordination

Speed/direction control

Operate multiple equipment types

Minor mechanical repair

Teamwork/relationships

Education

CDL license

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Job Summary

Operates light to moderately complex construction equipment with fairly complex controls used in the construction and maintenance of City facilities and utilities.

Job Description

Overview

The Equipment Operator operates light to moderately complex construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City facilities and utilities.

Essential Functions

1. 1 Operates, drives, and safely uses light to moderately complex equipment for City and utility maintenance; safely uses and drives rubber tired backhoe, tracked excavators and loaders, maintainers, bobcats, street sweepers, cranes, soil compactors, and front-end loaders; excavates asphalt and concrete, clears debris and blockages from creeks, and maintains the sanitary sewer system.
2. 2 Drives truck and trailer rig to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment to job site; adheres to safety standards and regulations.
3. 3 Loads, transports, and unloads materials such as sand, flexbase, asphalt, gravel, and other construction materials from City stockpiles or vendors to City locations to supply construction or maintenance projects.
4. 4 Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain equipment in operating condition.
5. 5 Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to maintain or improve appearance of the site.
6. 6 Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to best allocate resources.
7. 7 Performs other work as required or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. 1 Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
2. 2 Knowledge of safety procedures
3. 3 Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination
4. 4 Ability to control speed and direction of light and moderately complex motorized equipment
5. 5 Ability to operate numerous types of equipment
6. 6 Performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
7. 7 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience operating medium off- road automotive equipment used in excavation, construction, utility, landfill and/or street sweeping operations such as backhoe, rotoboom or front-end loaders. (Change Bolded list as needed for department)

LICENSE:

Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with good driving record

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within probationary period
• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) hour emergency calls
• Must pass background check

Post closing date

May 4, 2024

Salary Range

$47,819.20 - $53,164.80

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.