Light Equipment Operator

Lampasas Economic Development Corporation; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lampasas Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Light Equipment Operator for the Street Department responsible for operating light equipment and maintaining local street and drainage systems. The role emphasizes outdoor manual labor under varied weather and non-supervisory leadership, reporting to the Street Crew Leader.

The position requires a High school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Texas CDL Class B within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B within 12 months required.
• Ability to operate and maintain light street equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates light equipment to construct and maintain street and drainage systems.
• Performs manual labor as needed.
• Assists with street and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B within 12 months

Tools

Light equipment operation

Job description

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Light Equipment Operator Department: Street Department Class No.921 Salary: $16.116 hourly EEOC Category: Service-Maintenance Position Status: Full-Time Pay Group: 15 (FY 26-27) FLSA Status: Non-exempt The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Primary Purpose:

Operates light equipment in order to construct and maintain street and drainage systems.

Organization Relationships:

• Reports to: Street Crew Leader and Street Superintendent


• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position


• Other: Has contact with other City employees and the general public

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs manual labor;


• Assists with construction and maintaining street and drainage systems;


• Operates light equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaw, and brush chipper; and


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the safe operation of motorized equipment as it relates to the Texas Motor Vehicle Code; and


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED;


• Must be able to obtain a valid Texas commercial drivers' license (CDL) Class B within 12 months

Working Conditions:

Works outdoors in varied weather conditions. Work may be performed in rough terrain. Work schedule shall include evening, weekends, and holiday hours. Sitting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting required. Will be subject to random drug screening.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass the following (at the City's expense):

• Criminal background check


• Pre-employment physical and drug screening


• Driving Record Check

Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Drivers' License as the incumbent shall be appointed to drive a City vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.