Equipment Operator

Position: Equipment Operator I
ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County.  Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government.

Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

JOB SUMMARY

The Equipment Operator I performs a variety of maintenance, manual labor, and construction tasks. Duties include maintaining and repairing streets, sidewalks, drainage ways, rights of way, and various other outdoor areas. The Equipment Operator I operates various types of light equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, mowers, tree trimmers, stump grinders, pavement marking machines, walk-behind compactors, and various small hand tools and power tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Operate tools and machinery, including but not limited to pneumatic and electric jack hammers, mechanical and manual saws, mechanical and manual hammers, hammer drills, sledgehammers, pick-axe, Maddox, digging bars, mowers, string trimmers, and other hand-held power tools, including other rotating and vibrating power tools.

* Load, transport, and unload light equipment and materials for assigned projects.

* Check oil, water, fuel, and tires, and perform other routine inspections to ensure equipment and vehicles are in proper working condition.

* Grade, maintain, patch, seal cracks, resurface streets, and repair potholes.

* Level streets and other areas; dig and maintain drainage ditches and culverts; tamp, pack, and level dirt, asphalt, or other material.

* Assist with sanding and de-icing sidewalks during inclement weather conditions.

* Assist with the set up and take down of road work traffic control zones; set up barricades at work sites to warn traffic of hazardous areas.

* Perform routine inspections and repairs of guardrails as needed.

* Prune, cut, mow, and/or trim vegetation, including grasses, shrubs and trees.

* Cut, collect, and dispose of tree limbs, trash, and general debris found along streets, roads, drainage system, and other city facilities.

* Install, maintain, and repair street signs and pavement markings.

* Clean and restore storm water facilities and systems.

* Perform weed and brush control along drainage ways and storm water facilities.

* Enter completed work orders into computer system.

* Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

* Follow safety policies and all departmental and City policies, and exercise proper usage of equipment, safety devices, and vehicles.

* Escalates customer complaints to a Foreman, Public Works Operations Manager, or Assistant Director.

* This role is a City safety sensitive or DOT role that will require random drug screening.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma or its equivalent

* One (1) to Two (2) years of general maintenance experience

* OR any approved equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

* Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record

* International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), or approved equivalent Work Zone/Flagger certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

* Safe operation of the light equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code related to the operation of light motorized equipment;

* Basic methods, practices, material, and equipment used in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, stormwater facilities,…