Equipment Operator - Storm Water Utility Drainage

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to maintain the City's concrete and asphalt roadways, storm drains, sidewalks, drainage channels and debris removal. This includes other duties as assigned as well as interacting with other employees and residents of the City. An equipment operator in streets may work in any one of these key areas: Asphalt Crew, Drainage Crew, Brush Crew or with the Concrete Crew based on experience and ability.

Essential Job Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 20 pounds on occasion.

• Load and unload materials by operating equipment including, but not limited to track loaders, rubber tire loaders, compactors, grapplers, and dump trucks.
• Maintains concrete roadways and sidewalks throughout the City by sawing, breaking, setting forms, pouring, finishing and leveling concrete work; cutting and tying steel; digging out and removal of concrete.
• Maintains asphalt roadways throughout the City by sawing, jackhammer, asphalt removal, shoveling, asphalt finishing, crack sealing, overlay and raking of asphalt streets.
• Lay drainage pipe by assisting to set grades, level ditch lines and assembly of new drainage pipes. Clean storm drains and drainage channels.
• Perform the removal of brush, limbs and other debris from roadways and residential property; cutting down trees and removal of debris from illegal dump sites.
• Performs required and necessary preparation and cleanup on all job sites; including preventative maintenance repairs of all equipment used.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience.
• Licenses: Valid Class A Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment required.