Equipment Operator I- Drainage

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team with the City of Temple, where you will operate dump trucks and maintain vital drainage systems. This role involves a variety of tasks, from driving trucks to performing manual labor with hand tools. You'll ensure the upkeep of the city's creeks and drainage channels while also responding to emergency situations. With a focus on teamwork and community service, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the city's infrastructure. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a difference in your community, this is the perfect job for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required for all candidates.
• Class A CDL and Flagger Training needed for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks for maintenance and construction of drainage systems.
• Perform manual labor tasks and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Dump Truck Operation

Manual Labor

Traffic Control

Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lawn Mowers

Weed Eaters

Hand Tools

Trucks

Job description

Equipment Operator I- Drainage Temple, TX, USA Req #21 Sunday, October 20, 2024

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?

Job Summary

Operate dump trucks and other equipment involving a variety of tasks relating to the maintenance and construction of the City's creeks, drainage channels, detention ponds, and storm drain systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives various trucks to haul dirt, gravel, debris, and other material and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City creeks and drainage systems, and demolition of condemned buildings
• Operates lawn mowers and weed eaters in the maintenance of City detention ponds and drainage channels
• Uses hand tools in manual labor tasks associated with maintenance and construction projects such as cutting up trees, shoveling, hammering stakes and picking and sweeping
• Performs normal preventative maintenance such as cleaning, greasing and oiling trucks and equipment. Includes use of shovel and pick to dislodge mud from truck beds and loader buckets
• Other miscellaneous duties: flag traffic, set up cones and barricades, fill sand bags
• During emergency situations sands icy streets and oil spills, cuts fallen trees
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Internal Candidates:

• • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of City of Temple experience

External Candidates:

• • High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Internal Candidates:

• • Class A CDL
  • Flagger Training
  • TXLTAP Training - 32 Hrs

External Candidates:

• • Class A CDL
  • Flagger Training within 6 months
  • TXLTAP Training- may supplement 2 years of outside experience (truck driving and construction equipment) for TXLTAP training, then 32 Hrs TXLTAP within 6 months

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Other details

• Job Family General Regular
• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $18.42

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