Equipment Operator I - Streets & Traffic

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. 

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.

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. 

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.