Light Equipment Operator - Storm Water

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain and repair storm water drainage structures. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, assisting with road repairs, and ensuring proper drainage. This entry-level full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Healthcare

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in drainage or street maintenance.
• Valid Texas Class A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to restore storm water drainage structures.
• Assist with road repairs using asphalt and concrete.
• Clean and clear job site after work completion.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Manual Labor

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

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Summary

Maintains and repairs Streets/Storm Water drainage structures in the City of Lancaster by performing the following duties:

• Operation of equipment to restore all storm water drainage structures.
• Work with storm water department on assignments and special projects, including the use of heavy equipment to clean drainage pipes, ditches, channels, easements, flumes, under bridges, and creeks within the roadway and right-of-ways.
• Operate mowers and equipment to trim trees, bushes, and other vegetation to ensure proper drainage inside City-owned right-of-ways and other drainage structures.
• Assist Streets department with repairs to roads using asphalt and concrete, hauling excavated materials such as dirt, rock, concrete, and debris.
• Use concrete to repair, maintain, and replace storm water drainage headwalls, flumes, spillways, and approach/departure slabs on culverts.
• Use heavy equipment, hand tools, shovels, rakes, etc., to clean and clear the job site after work completion.
• Responsible for safe operation of City of Lancaster vehicles and equipment for approved work-related transportation.

Additional Information

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Class A (CDL) Driver's License.

Benefits

The City of Lancaster offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement, and more. Visit our benefits page for details.

Pre-Interview Questions

1. Do you have at least one year of experience operating light or heavy equipment for drainage or street maintenance?
2. Do you have experience maintaining or cleaning stormwater drainage systems (e.g., ditches, culverts, creeks, flumes)?
3. Do you currently hold a valid Texas Class A CDL?
4. Are you comfortable using hand tools and manual labor for job site cleanup?
5. Are you comfortable working in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain?

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration

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