Job Description

Posting number: 995302

Department: Streets

Job classification: Equipment Operator I (Crack Seal Base Repair)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of asphalt truck, maintenance equipment, and light and heavy vehicles on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor, which may be completed alone or as part of a crew. You will

perform various manual tasks and activities, i.e., eliminate hazardous conditions, clean and service equipment, vehicles, tools, and work areas. Repairs damaged sidewalks and curbs, patches, and potholes. Clean and service equipment, vehicles, tools, and the work area. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. This position is designated among essential personnel and requires reporting to work during all significant weather events or emergency incidents. -Direct Supervisor: Crew Leader and Foreman

Examples of duties

1. Assist with investigating work requests and make recommendations regarding the type of work to be performed. Plan and organize the job, ensuring sufficient resources and materials are available. Plan the layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
2. Concrete form, concrete repair, utility cuts, level ups, curb and gutter repair, damage to concrete, rock, and drainage systems.
3. Operates/utilizes various equipment or tools associated with activities, including a truck, hand tools, and asphalt crack seal materials.
4. Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work, mark guidelines to lay out work.
5. The position requires the operation of an asphalt truck, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Mini Excavator, 1-ton flat bed, 5-ton flat bed, as well as the operation of hand tools and various additional equipment associated with crack seal base repair.
6. Maintains a safe work area, including; placing and removing cones, barricades, warning devices, and/or directing traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if returning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions; safe use, mix, and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels; and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or classes as directed.
2. Performs other duties and functions as assigned, required, directed, necessary, readily apparent, or related to other duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for maintaining streets and highways. Safely and correctly apply road construction and maintenance techniques. Safely operate light and heavy road maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment.
2. Knowledge of how to safely operate, but not limited to, gas-powered jackhammers, tampers, saws, backhoes, 1- or 2-ton trucks, mini excavators, off-road vehicles, industrial mowers, skid steers, chain saws, or woodchippers.
3. Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individually provided PPE in a functional condition. All uniforms and PPE should be clean and equipped when scheduled to work.
4. Attend shifts in accordance with company policy. This position is subject to responding to emergencies after normal working hours. Occasional overtime is required. Ability to be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, and shift time changes.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. Communicate effectively through both verbal and written means, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public.
6. Knowledge and adherence to all applicable State and Federal laws, local ordinances, City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge and adherence to the Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws, and statutes relating to the given position.
7. Endeavors to continuously improve the services provided to the citizens of Tyler.

Physical characteristics: The job requires to be able to twist and kneel for up to 6 hours daily: bend, turn, climb, crouch, and crawl up to 2 hours daily; stoop for up to 3 hours daily; walk, sit, and stand up to 4 hours daily; grasp objects up to 8 hours daily, lift and carry up to 80-lbs., push or pull up to 20-lbs., grasp up to 8- hours. May be exposed to vehicular traffic and must follow all maintenance of traffic (MOT) procedures.

Environmental factors: This is an essential department. All staff will be called to SERVE during storms, catastrophes, emergencies, or as otherwise needed. Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to operate a Mini Excavator, Concrete Mixer, Skid Steer, and perform much construction work under bridges, pipes, etc. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training that has prepared the incumbent to perform the position's essential duties.

Must have a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License and good driving record throughout the length of employment. Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement preferred. Must have a strong work ethic and be able to manage time to meet deadlines effectively.

High School diploma or GED preferred. One (1) year of experience in manual labor preferred. Experience in concrete and drainage maintenance and repair is preferred.

Supplemental information

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’s Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.