Equipment Operator I - Streets & Traffic



Job Details

Equipment Operator I - Streets & Traffic
Employer

City of Bellaire

Salary

$32,879.00 - $48,017.00 Annually

Location

4337 Edith (Public Works) - Bellaire, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

604-03 ST

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets & Traffic

Opening Date

03/12/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining the City's streets.  This is accomplished by operating heavy equipment, repairing streets, and collecting debris. 

Examples of Duties

Provides street maintenance and repairs by operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, tree trimmers, limb loaders, rollers, and dump trucks; clearing fallen limbs from streets; filling potholes in streets with asphalt; and maintaining street signs.

May assist Solid Waste Division with refuse collection by operating a collection truck; picking up refuse from residential curbs; transporting refuse to landfill; picking up recyclables; and picking up limbs and brush.

May assist Water/Wastewater Division by operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, jet machines, tractors, trailers, and track excavators and maintaining and repairing water and sewer lines.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or equivalent; Texas Commercial Driver's License; previous experience in the operation of dump trucks and backhoes; knowledge of Federal and State traffic laws; ability to follow oral and written instructions.  Requires ability to work in all weather conditions; push, pull and/or lift items weighing approximately 50 lbs. 

Supplemental Information

Desire previous construction and/or other mechanical experience or capabilities. 

Subject to exposure to dust, fumes, vibration, noise, and dirty working conditions.  Frequent sitting, standing, and some walking. May serve as back-up Solid Waste Driver or Crew Leader in the absence of assigned personnel. Essential personnel may require 24-hour call-out for emergency or hazardous situations. 

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Full-time City of Bellaire employees. These benefits include: Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Optional Supplemental Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Health Savings Account, Section 125-Premium Conversion, Employee Assistance Program, Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% employee contribution; 2-1 City Match), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation and IRA options, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave Buy-Back, Bereavement Leave, Longevity Pay, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Direct Deposit, Wellness Programming and Incentives, Complimentary Fitness/Recreation Access, Compass Professional Health Services Concierge, and other voluntary ancillary benefits.

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Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No
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The starting range for this position is $15.81/hr. - $16.93/hr. Is this acceptable to you?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Bellaire
Address
7008 South Rice Ave.

Bellaire, Texas, 77401

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