Equipment Operator I - Streets

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment Operator to join their dedicated team. In this entry-level position, you will be responsible for operating light construction equipment and performing essential tasks in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems. Your role will involve hands-on work, including driving trucks and equipment, as well as participating in various construction projects. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in public works, offering a chance to make a tangible impact in the community while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in operating light construction equipment is required.
• Knowledge of street construction materials and safety precautions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate light to moderate construction equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Participate in street patching and repair work as part of a crew.
• Inspect and maintain drainage channels and rights-of-way.

Skills

Operation of light construction equipment

Basic laboring and maintenance work

Understanding of safety precautions

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Performing heavy physical labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Backhoes

Concrete saws

Skip rollers

Dump trucks

Job description

DEFINITION

To drive trucks and light equipment; perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm drains and right of way maintenance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is in the entry level class in the Equipment Operator class series. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from higher level classes by responsibility for operating a limited range of light and moderate equipment and vehicles.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level Street Maintenance personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive and may operate light to moderate construction equipment on routine assignments or on a training basis, including skip rollers, concrete saws, backhoes and tractor mowers.
• Repair and patch streets by hand-sweeping surfaces, loading asphalt, and raking and shoveling asphalt.
• Participate in working with a small street patching crew in completing work orders.
• Operate tractors and mowers in the maintenance of drainage channels and rights-of-way.
• May participate in concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.
• Inspect ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for removal of weeds and application of herbicides.
• Drive and operate trucks and equipment used in the application of larvicides and insecticides for control of mosquitoes.
• Drive a variety of pickup and dump trucks.
• Perform regular storm drain maintenance and emergency storm work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to chemical, fume, odor, and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat and noise; sitting; seeing; grasping; twisting body; standing; walking; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operating light to medium equipment through city traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Street and utility construction materials, tools and equipment.
• Methods employed in basic laboring and maintenance work.
• Safety precautions used in hazardous construction maintenance.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, gutters, and related public works facilities.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Some experience in the operation of light construction equipment and vehicles and a High School Diploma or GED.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months, a valid Texas Class B CDL.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

*Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.