Equipment Operator I — Field Maintenance Specialist

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

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.