Overview
Position Title:Equipment Operator I
Company:City Of Cstx
Location:College Station, TX
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Equipment Operator works as a member of a crew, operating a variety of construction equipment routinely used in maintenance projects in streets and drainage. The distinguishing factors of the latter, Equipment Operator II is the additional years of experience at the journeyman level, the CDL class, type(s) of equipment operated and the EO II may also serve as a lead worker.
Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled duties operating a variety of light to heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets and drainage operations, which may include 7-yard dump truck, skid steer, small rollers, tractor shredder and backhoe tractor.
- Inspect and maintain equipment daily, performing preventative minor repairs to assure safe operating conditions; coordinate equipment maintenance with appropriate persons or departments, to include maintaining accurate records according to establish procedures.
- Participate in monitoring and maintaining appropriate inventory level of supplies, materials and equipment to efficiently complete work assignments.
- Assist in the event of natural disasters as required; set up barricades, sand bridges and streets; check and inspect barricades for proper placement and visibility; cut and/or remove trees and/or debris from roadways; reset or replace traffic signs with portable signs; clear obstructions such as fallen trees; contain and clean non-hazardous spills and clear a variety of debris; patch sinkholes and set detours.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. State of Texas Class B CDL or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment, and maintain.
- Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
- Knowledge of safety practices and proceduresWillingness and availability for emergency response (subject) to 24-hour recall.
