Equipment Operator I - Streets

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to perform semi-skilled tasks in equipment operation for maintenance and construction activities. This role involves operating various machinery, maintaining city properties, and ensuring the upkeep of public infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a valid driver's license and have prior experience in general labor. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing the community and maintaining essential city services. This position offers a structured work schedule with opportunities for overtime, making it a great fit for those looking to contribute to their local area.

Qualifications

• Formal or informal education ensuring reading and writing ability.
• Requires six months of general labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate various maintenance equipment including trucks and backhoes.
• Maintain and repair concrete and asphalt materials.
• Build and repair city property like barricades and fences.

Skills

Equipment Operation

General Labor

Maintenance Skills

Education

Ability to read and write

Tools

Backhoes

Air Compressors

Manual Tools

Job description

Salary: $19.00/hr.

To perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of equipment for various maintenance operations and activities; and to participate in a wide variety of maintenance and construction work.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a Street Supervisor.

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Operate equipment including trucks, backhoes, air compressors, rollers, loaders, mud-jack, pumps, pavers, tack and tar pots and other similar equipment and machinery. Drive as assigned by Supervisor.
3. Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires as required; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
4. Build, paint, repair and maintain a variety of City property including barricades, fences, bridge rails and hand rails, bridges, streets and underpasses.
5. Collect and complete daily schedules; report all daily work to appropriate supervisor.
6. Maintain and repair a variety of concrete and asphalt materials including City streets, alleys, and utility piping as assigned; prepare obsolete concrete and asphalt for replacement; pour concrete and asphalt; finish concrete and lay asphalt as assigned.
7. Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete work projects.

EDUCATION

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

Requires six (6) months prior working experience in general labor.

Must pass: An equipment operation test for skid-steer loaders.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Must be available to work 40 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
• Overtime and on call duty as needed.