Equipment Operator I - Clean Streets

City-of-Pasadena,-Tx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical insurance

On-site medical clinic

Virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Vacation weeks

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate a range of city-owned trucks and heavy equipment, perform landscape and debris removal, and support crew tasks on projects. You will help ensure safety and efficient operation of equipment, and may train other crew members as needed.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle operation, routine maintenance checks, and working outdoors in various weather conditions to complete mowing, debris removal, and landscaping tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• May require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; standing for long periods.
• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including truck/tractor, loaders, sprayers, sweepers, forklifts, backhoes, water and box trucks, mowers and debris removal.
• Perform manual labor such as vegetation clearance, landscaping and debris removal.
• Ensure safety of City equipment and property by following proper procedures and watching for hazards.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks and report malfunctions; assist crew members; may train others.
• Drive City vehicle to and from job sites.

Skills

Valid Texas Driver's License

Safety-conscious

Heavy equipment operation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Duties: The Equipment Operator I operates truck and trailer combination, tractors with attachments, loaders, sprayers, sweepers, forklifts, backhoes, water truck, box truck, weed eaters, blowers, toros, riding and push mowers and dump trucks to complete assigned projects such as mowing operations, debris removal. Assignment to this position presumes the operation of such equipment as a regular assignment. Performs a variety of heavy manual labor such as cutting and clearing vegetation and debris, landscaping, tree trimming, and clearing debris. Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, watching for overhead utility lines, and checking for traffic and underground utilities. Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools such as checking oil, fuel levels, tires, lubricating and safety operations. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and cleans equipment as needed. Inspects area to be mowed for manhole covers, rocks, gas lines, and concrete chunks and other debris or obstacles. Marks them as needed for sighting for mower or tractor. Assists crew members in performing their duties. Performs required manual labor in construction and maintenance projects. Can function as a crew leader and may be assigned to train employees. Records information pertaining to work completed. Drives a City vehicle to and from job sites. Communication – Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Exercises independence of judgment and initiative in performing the duties of the position. Ability to perform work without close supervision at times. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. PREFERRED: Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL).

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years - four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.