Equipment Operator

MOS Code: 001165 (Navy), 1345 (Marine Corps), 1P011 (Air Force), 12V (Army)

Education and Experience
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Equivalent to two (2) years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, and related automotive equipment.

Licenses and Certificates
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Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

• Some positions may require a Texas Class “A” CDL or equivalent from another state.
• CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on the area of assignment.
• Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.

Special Requirements
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Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations. Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

Under general supervision, operate a variety of general or specialized medium-sized motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, maintenance, and other field operations.

Operate medium equipment, including, but not limited to, 18-wheel semi-tractor/trailer; asphalt distributor, grapple, jet-rodder equipped vacuum, personnel lift and roll off trucks; gang and slope mowers; and other specialized equipment, such as backhoe, chip box spreader, earth saw, farm tractor with implements, front loader, street sweeper, trencher, and truck-mounted crane, as assigned. Involves:
Attach, set up, start, stop, position, guide, and manipulate powered mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic apparatus to dig, push, pile, or load materials. Monitor instruments and adjust such factors as speed, flow, temperature, and pressure when feeding, bearing-off, hoisting, and transporting solids or fluids. Perform other difficult construction, repair, maintenance, or operations-related work. Inspect the work site prior to, during, and following activities.

Identify, recommend, and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.

May direct a crew of laborers or other workers. Involves:
As assigned, participate in non-personnel administration-related duties including, but not limited to assigning and inspecting work, and training employees.

Perform various related duties. Involves:
Inspect, clean, grease, and fuel equipment. Identify and perform basic equipment preventative maintenance, servicing and minor repair work to maintain operating conditions and meet safety requirements. Engage in manual labor as necessary to complete assignments. Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors, or the public.