Light Equipment Operator

City of Mission Texas; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mission Texas is seeking a reliable equipment operator to manage heavy wheel/track machines on city streets and drainage projects. You will perform routine maintenance and follow safety procedures, with on-call duties during nights, weekends and emergencies.

Required: high school diploma or GED, two years' equipment experience, valid class B license, ability to read maps and maintain records, and strong communication with the public and crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years experience operating light equipment in streets/storm drainage.
• Background check and pre-placement screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Operate city-owned heavy wheel/track equipment up to 8 hours daily.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• On-call nights, weekends, holidays; respond to emergencies.
• Record daily equipment usage and hours.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Mowing tractor

Trenchers

Job description

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS? High school diploma or GED preferred? Two years experience operating light equipment with streets and storm drainage construction practices experience.III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS? Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.? Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City's expense. Applicant must have a current valid class "B" driver's license issued by the department of Public Safety with no moving violations over the past two (2) years.

IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the general public, supervisor and co-workers. Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions that require individual thought. Ability to make decisions based on verifiable criteria. Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency. Ability to work to precise tolerances and standards. Ability to remember locations of water valves and mains. Ability to perform repetitive work on a continuous basis. Ability to produce work to precise tolerances and/or standards. Ability to interpret city policy and procedures relative to job duties. Ability to maintain accurate records as required on unit (s) operated. Ability to make decisions for safe operation of unit (s) to be operated and other work activities, such as: machine operation, surrounding areas such as electric lines/poles, buildings, vehicles, and personnel. Ability to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and maintain work schedule as directed by supervisor. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures.

V. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS? Must proficiently operate a city owned/leased piece of heavy wheel and/or track type light equipment such as a backhoe, mowing tractors, trenchers, dump trucks for up to 8 hours per day to move/load dirt/brush, cut grade, clean/clear city owned property, and/or excavate material as over rough off road, wet or uneven terrain in inclement weather or darkness. Performs routine maintenance on the light wheel/track type equipment assigned to operate, such as scheduled lubricating all grease fittings, checking all oil, fuel, and water levels, filling to required operational levels, and cleans the machine after daily use, as needed or as scheduled. Must be on call as assigned on nights, weekends and holidays and during inclement weather and especially during emergency situations. Performs related street repairs working from land plats, maps and other diagrams. Assigns work duties to crew members regarding excavations, back filling trenches and culverts. Communicates and supervises other workers in performing routine operations and maintenance. Reports to supervisor and advises supervisor of job or project status. Maintain a working rapport with other crews and management. Mow City properties as directed by management using tractor/mower equipment. Paint fire Hydrants as needed. Supervise and assist crew in policing work areas. Practices and is responsible for good housekeeping around his work area, vehicles, and equipment. Place safety barrier(s) around worksite as appropriate to protect the worker and the general public. Remove roots, debris and other refuse from clogged sewer lines and drains. Assist city crew in repairing of damaged streets. Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to tools, equipment, machines, and attachments. Keep and complete daily records information as required, on proper forms, for each machine used/operated during work day, such as usage and hours operated. Sharpen cutting edge on auger point as needed. Check machine(s) for excessive wear points, broken parts, or needed mechanical maintenance and report the information, on day detected, on appropriate forms to the supervisor of the city maintenance garage. Perform all job functions with particular attention to proper safety of other workers, buildings, power lines, buried lines and city policies and procedures as related to the job duties. Manual labor when not working with heavy equipment and other duties assigned by supervisor.

VI. NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS? None

• Street Sweeper, Roller, Steel toe boots
• Cleaning rods, Two way radio, Hard Hat
• Jet rodder, Auger, Chain Saws
• Mowing Tractors, Hand tools, Other Power Tools
• Backhoe, Shovel
• Cell phone, Safety vest
• Policy & procedure handbook