Equipment Operator II

City of Katy; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Katy seeks an Equipment Operator responsible for operating heavy machinery, maintaining city infrastructure, and ensuring safety procedures. This position involves working in various weather conditions and participating in emergency responses, with a requirement for a valid Class B CDL. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Valid State Class B Commercial Driver's License required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment according to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a variety of light and heavy trucks and equipment.
• Repairs storm water systems and maintains city infrastructure.
• Participates in city-wide emergency response operations.

Skills

Equipment operation methods and techniques

Safety processes

Basic motorized equipment repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excavator

Backhoe

Gradall

Boom mower

Job description

SUMMARY: Operates and maintains heavy equipment; repairs and maintains the storm water conveyance system, streets, right-of-way, and City parcels and facilities; assists water and sewer departments with routine and emergency operations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Transports, operates, and maintains a variety of light and heavy trucks and equipment.
• Maintains easements and right-of-ways; edges, mows, and trims vegetation and weeds; removes garbage and debris; levels unpaved surfaces and fills pot holes; re-posts traffic control devices and barriers.
• Repairs and maintains cement and asphalt including sealing cracks and filling pot holes
• Repairs and replaces broken or damaged signs; replaces and installs street reflectors, barriers, and advisory signs.
• Maintains storm water systems; inspects, clears blockages, and repairs or replaces structures; jets pipelines; clears grates; inspects for illegal dumping and discharge to aid in pollution prevention.
• Participates in City-wide emergency response; clears debris from accidents and weather events; posts advisory and warning signs, conducts traffic control as necessary.
• This position is considered Critical Personnel during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a catastrophic event. This position may be required to provide services or perform duties for the benefit of the public and the continuity of City operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this position.
• For purposes of business continuity, employees in this position are considered Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers, as defined by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma or equivalent; AND a minimum of two (2) years of equipment operation and maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Equipment operation methods and techniques.
• Safety processes, procedures, and practices.
• Accessory applications and operations.
• Basic motorized equipment repair and preventative maintenance methods.

Skill in:

• Operating various types of equipment, which may include excavator, backhoe, gradall, or boom mower, according to safety protocol.
• Working in various weather conditions.
• Following instructions.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid State Class B Commercial Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

The City of Katy is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Amendments Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.