Equipment Operator II - Streets

Street Drainage Maintenance Operator

Salary : $20.00 / hr.

To perform a variety of skilled tasks in the operation of equipment for various maintenance activities and operations; and to participate in a wide variety of maintenance and construction work.

Supervision : General supervision is provided by a Street Supervisor. May direct the work of Equipment Operator I and Maintenance Workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, backhoes, air compressors, hydro- and jackhammers, concrete saws, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, mud-jack, skid steer loaders and other similar equipment and machinery in conducting maintenance and construction work. Drive as assigned by Supervisor.
• Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
• Assist with preparing grades and elevations for project construction; participate in finishing project site concrete.
• Assist with identifying equipment needs for each assigned site; ensure proper materials and tools are available to the project staff when they are needed.
• Maintain and repair a variety of concrete and asphalt materials including City streets, alleys, and utility piping as assigned.
• Collect and complete daily schedules; report all daily work to appropriate supervisor. May assist in the timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Job Requirements

Education : Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience : One-year operating jackhammers, concrete saws, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, mud-jack, backhoes and similar equipment used in maintenance and construction work and must pass the equipment operation test for skid-steer loaders.

Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment. Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; 6 : 30 am - 3 : 00 pm, with required overtime and on call-duty as needed.