Public Works Equipment Operator

City of Bedford; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bedford is seeking a Public Works Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing the infrastructure of the city. This includes water distribution, wastewater systems, and road maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess experience in operating heavy machinery and hold the necessary licenses. The technician will work in various environmental conditions and must be physically capable of meeting the demands of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and two years related experience.
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
• TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Operates heavy equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Assists with stormwater maintenance and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of municipal infrastructure

GIS applications

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Heavy equipment

Traffic control equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Directs, coordinates, and performs daily activities of workers engaged in installing, maintaining, and repairing facilities and infrastructure of the City of Bedford.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

1. Physically locates underground and surface infrastructure using GIS applications, maps and engineered plans.

2. Originates and receives work requests through the work order system. Submits photographs, descriptions, documentation and other data into the system in a timely manner.

3. Operates and completes maintenance to a variety of hand tools and small equipment.

4. Operates and provides daily preventative maintenance and cleaning of heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, jetter trucks, trenchers, tractors, vacuum trucks and trailers, television inspection devices and other specialized equipment.

5. Assists other Divisions of the Public Works Department and other city Departments as needed

6. Will perform other assignments and handle special projects as directed.

7. Installs, maintains and removes work zone traffic control in accordance with standard operation procedures, TXMUTCD and engineered drawings. Leads and conducts flagging operations as needed for work with the ROW.

8. Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.

Water Distribution and Wastewater Maintenance:

• Maintains and repairs all elements of the water distribution system, including pipes, valves, fire hydrants, water meters, and other devices.
• Maintains and cleans the wastewater collection system, including pipes, clean-outs, and manholes.
• Installs new water and wastewater connections.

Street and Sidewalk Maintenance:

• Constructs, maintains and repairs asphalt and concrete surfaces of streets and their curbs, gutters, drive approaches and sidewalks.
• Installs and repairs guard rails and delineators along roadways for traffic safety.
• Assist with the removal of trees and debris from roadways.
• Completes pavement and sidewalk preparation/treatment for inclement weather.

Stormwater Maintenance:

• Performs maintenance, repairs, or improvements of municipal stormwater drainage and conveyance system by cleaning and clearing waterways, repairing and preventing erosion, constructing concrete drainage structures, maintaining and repairing storm drain lines, trimming or removing trees, and vegetation. Constructs and repairs surface drains and related structures with materials such as asphalt, cold patch materials, or concrete.
• Assists with the treatment of waterways for mosquito control. Traps, collects, and transports mosquito samples for testing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Crew Chief in supervision of assigned employees in the particular area of responsibility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Required for All Divisions:

  • Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement

  • Work Zone Traffic Control certification

• Required for Utility Divisions:

  • TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License

  • TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal and fractional numbers. Ability to perform these operations using various units of money, weight, volume, length and area.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

SPECIALIZED KSA’S

Working knowledge of municipal infrastructure systems, including water distribution and wastewater collection, stormwater conveyance and street maintenance. Working knowledge of street, water, wastewater, and drainage maintenance procedures and equipment operating practices. Demonstrated ability to operate trenching and backfill equipment in congested underground environments and to perform routine equipment maintenance and problem solving. Must have or be able to complete a confined space training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to work in areas where there is vehicular traffic nearby. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee regularly works in confined spaces and in trenches. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.