City of Garland

Equipment Operator I

City of Garland  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of streets and alleys.

Pay Range: $16.50 - 22.50 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

  • Operate 12-yard dump truck.

  • Identify equipment needs for each assigned project. Transport all equipment and materials between job sites.

  • Maintain street and alley pavement by: level lifting distressed areas utilizing polyurethane injection equipment, patching distressed areas with hot and cold asphalt material, sealing joints and cracks by applying a hot tar sealant

  • Address citizen concerns on the job site.

  • Inspect the overall safety of various job projects.

  • Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.

  • Attend safety meetings on a monthly basis.

  • Ensure all safety equipment is being utilized on a daily basis.

  • Inspect and maintain assigned equipment. Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated.

  • Keep work location and vehicle(s) in order.

  • Operate light equipment required in the upkeep and operation of the areas of responsibility.

  • May operate heavy equipment in clearing of streets and/or alleys during foul weather incidents.

  • Operate/train on specialized pieces of heavy equipment in the absence of Heavy Equipment Operator.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

  • 6 months experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience

  • 1+ years related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment

  • Knowledge of basic safe work practices

  • Knowledge in care, operation and maintenance of various power tools and equipment

  • Skill in operating light and heavy equipment

  • Skill in general maintenance and repair

  • Skill in effective oral and written communication

  • Ability to operate a variety of power-driven equipment

  • Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision

  • Ability to work in a team environment

Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

  • Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily.

City of Garland

About City of Garland

Garland is where things are made. Products, careers and opportunities are made here. Friendships that last a lifetime are made here, and generations of families have made this part of Texas their home.

As early as the mid-1800s, settlers began arriving in what is now Garland. The pioneers found the black soil ideal for cotton and the communities of Duck Creek and Embree thrived on that crop. In 1886, two railroad lines built depots in the area. Eventually those two communities combined and became Garland, officially incorporated in 1891.

Garland enjoys a rich history that has shaped it into the thriving metropolitan-area city that offers its residents and businesses a high quality of life, excellent educational and workforce development opportunities, and is enhanced by community leadership and partners. Garland is proud of its affordable and business-friendly climate.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Garland, Texas
Year Founded
1891
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