Light Equipment Operator​/Sweeper​/Herbicide

Operates the street sweeper and various pieces of equipment for the purpose of Right-of-Way cleaning, street repair and maintenance, maintains equipment and performs other duties as assigned.

Receives direct supervision from Superintendent Street/Drainage and/or Street Supervisor

Safely operate and maneuver heavy municipal sweepers along designated urban routes, residential areas and commercial corridors.

Operates equipment for the purpose of street repair and maintenance.

Equipment includes, but it is not limited to: operating street sweepers, pneumatic rollers, sand spreaders, water trucks, distributor trucks, dump trucks, crack sealing machines, and herbicide sprayer. Be familiar with backhoe and loader.

Operate standalone herbicide application vehicles and sweeper-mounted spray systems

to control weed growth along curbs, guardrails, and municipal rights-of-way in strict accordance with environmental safety guidelines and chemical label instructions.

Performs other duties by operating hand tools for wood working, metal fabrication and other jobs, completing tree and limb trimming and brush removal, and completing minor sidewalk, curb and gutter repair, other concrete installation and repair.

Maintain accurate daily logs of mileage, operating hours, fuel consumption, material disposal quantities, route completion records, and precise chemical application logs (quantities used, wind conditions, and target areas) per state agricultural and environmental standards.

Operation of light and heavy equipment and motorized vehicles in the maintenance and repair of City streets to include tractors with shredders and brush chipper.

Will assist with hauling materials, road repair and asphalt work.

Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure serviceability of equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments.

Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department and to perform labor duties when not operating the street sweeper.

On call schedule required.

The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.

Must be able to follow directions.

Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned.

Other Duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or equivalent; plus, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of

experience operating commercial trucks, heavy municipal equipment, industrial sweeping machinery, or vegetation management/spraying equipment.

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Class B (or higher) with a clean driving record.

State-Approved Herbicide/Pesticide Applicator License (Commercial/Non-Commercial structural or agricultural category as required by the Texas Department of Agriculture) must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Knowledge of heavy-duty regenerative air sweepers and specialized chemical application equipment. Understanding of safe chemical mixing, loading, application, drift management, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and local/state environmental regulations;

Ability to read and navigate local street maps within Copperas Cove. Thorough understanding of street safety rules, defensive driving techniques, and TxDOT/OSHA work zone standards;

Knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of equipment and vehicles;

Knowledge of routine vehicle operation and equipment preventive maintenance;

Skilled in the operation of light/heavy motorized maintenance/construction equipment;

Ability to follow oral, written instructions and to…