Equipment Operator I (Transportation and Public Works) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate construction equipment for municipal maintenance and utility work. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy machinery, a valid commercial driver's license, and a commitment to safety. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Five-year vested pension plan

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating light to medium equipment.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to moderately complex construction equipment for City maintenance.
• Drives trucks to transport equipment to job sites.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment operation

Knowledge of safety procedures

Strong motor skills

Eye-hand-foot coordination

Job description

Equipment Operator I (Transportation and Public Works) (Civil Service)

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Welcome to the City of Dallas!

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

What do we offer?

A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.

Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Operates light to moderately complex construction equipment with fairly complex controls used in the construction and maintenance of City facilities and utilities.

Overview

Job Description

The Equipment Operator operates light to moderately complex construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City facilities and utilities.

Essential Functions

1 Operates, drives, and safely uses light to moderately complex equipment for City and utility maintenance; safely uses and drives rubber tired backhoe, tracked excavators and loaders, maintainers, bobcats, street sweepers, cranes, soil compactors, and front-end loaders; excavates asphalt and concrete, clears debris and blockages from creeks, and maintains the sanitary sewer system.

2 Drives truck and trailer rig to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment

to job site; adheres to safety standards and regulations.

3 Loads, transports, and unloads materials such as sand, flexbase, asphalt, gravel, and other construction

materials from City stockpiles or vendors to City locations to supply construction or maintenance projects.

4 Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain

equipment in operating condition.

5 Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to

maintain or improve appearance of the site.

6 Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the

knowledge needed to best allocate resources.

Knowledge And Skills

7 Performs other work as required or assigned.

1 Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.

2 Knowledge of safety procedures

3 Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination

4 Ability to control speed and direction of light and moderately complex motorized equipment

5 Ability to operate numerous types of equipment

6 Performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.

7 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships

Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience operating light to medium equipment (e.g., backhoe, roto boom, front-end loaders etc.) used in excavation, construction, utility, landfill and/or street sweeping operations.
  
  

License

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with good driving record
• Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within probationary period
  
  

Other Requirement

• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) hour emergency calls
  
  

Salary Range

$47,809.85 - $53,172.61

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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