Equipment Operator - Streets

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values:
Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 – 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30–60 days.

If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.

Takes explicit direction from departmental supervision and carries out duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and routines. Performs a variety of manual duties that require physical strength and endurance. Interacts most frequently with other department personnel; may interact with other City departments and external public occasionally. Performs manual tasks requiring skill in the use of small and large motorized equipment.

Salary is DOQ.

• Operate and maintain both heavy and light machinery in a safe and effective manner. Equipment may include but is not limited to: vehicles, chippers, loaders, backhoes, hot mix paver, roller, crack sealer, concrete saw, and screens.
• Maintain City tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition; make minor repairs and adjustments as necessary; report unsafe or inoperable equipment to department management.
• Maintain City vehicles; clean inside and outside; perform maintenance checks before and after use; ensure proper storage of vehicles and vehicle keys.
• May be assigned temporarily to other departments to provide related support.
• May be requested to respond after hours.
• Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Formal

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Relatable

Work Experience:

None required.

Training, Licenses, and

Certifications:

Valid Texas Driver License. Ability to obtain a Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 6 months of hire date (depending on Assignment).

Disclaimer:
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

• Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating instructions.
• Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.
• Strenuous and continuous physical activity, including stooping, kneeling, bending, and digging.
• Lifting - up to 85 lbs.
• Operation of specified vehicles, equipment, and hand tools.
• Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; some overtime may be required.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials.

If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit:
Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
• Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
• 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
• Military leave.
• Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website.