Heavy Equipment Operator I



Job Details

Heavy Equipment Operator I
Employer

City of Baytown

Salary

$1,266.40 - $1,490.40 Biweekly

Location

2123 Market St Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

18-00063

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets/StormWater/CrackSeal

Opening Date

03/20/2018

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator I is responsible for performing skilled operations of several typed of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer or move dirt, gravel or materials in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt as well as brush removal. The ability to operate vehicles and equipment such as patch trucks, street sweeper, concrete breaker, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools is a must. Work involves responsibility for efficient use of such equipment. Duties include performance of manual labor associated with street maintenance and construction. 

Duties

 
  • Operates equipment such as street sweeper, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe, concrete breaker and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools. Operates all necessary equipment in construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.
  • Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment daily; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
  • Performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
  • Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and general labor work in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:
  1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  2. Valid Texas Drivers License with acceptable driving record.
  3. Valid State of Texas Class "B" commercial driver's license  must be obtained within six (6) months of date in position.
  4. One year of experience.

Additional Information

Ability to operate equipment including sweeper, backhoe, water truck, patch truck and maintainer.  Ability to keep accurate maintenance, sweeping, and patching records.  Knowledge of city streets.  Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

This is a field based position that will be exposed to extreme heat and cold weather conditions as well as noise, physical & respiratory hazards.

Attendance is an essential function of this position and in the event of an emergency this position may be required to work in order to perform essential services needed to sustain City operations.

The City of Baytown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified individuals.

01
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
  • I do.
  • I do not.
02
List the heavy construction equipment have you operated and your experience with the equipment.
03
Do you possess a High School Diploma and/or GED equivalency?
  • I do
  • I do not
04
How many years of experience do you possess operating heavy equipment?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more

* Required Question

Employer
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street

Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281

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