Medium Equipment Operator

City of San Juan, Texas; San Juan South Estates Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Juan, Texas is hiring for a skilled equipment operator to maintain canals, roads, and drainage systems. You will operate front end loaders, backhoes, mowers, water tankers, and dump trucks under general supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license. The position is on-site with varied hours and minimal public contact.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; may be completed within nine months.
• 1–2 years related field experience; some schooling may help.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loader, backhoe, mower, water tanker and dump truck.
• Clean canals and storm drains and clear rights‑of‑way for roads.
• Grade dirt streets, prepare for paving and repair road shoulders.
• Drive dump trucks to collect and deliver materials, debris, and supplies.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and report needed repairs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Hourly:

$14.24

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under general supervision. The position has no responsibilities for reports and/or records. Several decisions are made weekly requiring some interpretations and judgments. Position has little or no contact with the public and no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment and vehicles: front end loader, backhoe, commercial mower, water tanker truck and dump truck.
2. Cleans canals, clean out storm drains; clears right-of-way for roads and canals.
3. Grades dirt streets, prepares dirt streets for paving, repairs road shoulders.
4. Drives dump trucks in picking up and delivering materials, debris and supplies.
5. Services vehicles with oil, gas, water, and grease; notifies mechanic of any repairs needed.
6. Picks up litter manually and with heavy equipment.
7. Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:

City vehicle, two-way radio, front end loader, backhoe, commercial mower, water tanker and dump truck.

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts. May involve occasional travel; exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury or death; may work under extreme outdoor conditions. Little or no physical effort; requires little movement and infrequent lifting greater than 5-15 lbs.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; however, will be afforded an opportunity to acquire within nine (9) months if the applicant does not possess one at the time of employment. Possess sufficient experience involving approximately 1 to 2 years employment in related field and/or can be supplemented by some special schooling in the field. Must have sufficient knowledge of the subject to perform effectively, with little supervision, in work situations which are varied or which have deviations and irregularities. Must have sufficient knowledge in a field to perform most normal work as assigned with little direction supervision. Must also possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Note: The duties above describe the chief function of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.