Medium Equipment Operator; Brush

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Brush Collection supervisor, employee is responsible for the collection and transportation of brush and debris collected from assigned alleys and streets within the areas of the City of Weslaco with the use of equipment such as a grapple brush truck, backhoe, front end loader, etc. in connection with the City's Brush Pick-up Program. May perform semi-skilled maintenance work requiring technical knowledge of assigned work.

Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

• Operates medium equipment to transport large quantities of brush from streets and alleys
• Operates medium equipment to transport large quantities of bulky items such as mattresses, box springs, furniture, and other solid refuse collected from streets and alleys
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks
• Inspects equipment for mechanical defects and reports findings to supervisor
• Required to respond to emergency situations as necessary
• Observes safety regulations and communicates unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries to supervisor; immediately
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned
• Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends

• Must have High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience to perform such job.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable.
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Knowledge of safe and effective operation of equipment and machinery; working knowledge of brush collection division operations. Working knowledge of the location of city streets. Ability to utilize and comprehend maps depicting city streets and blocks, pay careful attention to details, and perform work under extreme weather conditions for long periods of time. Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken to ensure employee safety.

Skills in the operation of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Work requires moderate intermittent physical strength and effort daily. Work includes lifting, moving, and positioning/loading heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.), pulling, pushing, remain stationary or move about for the full workday may also be involved. Driving in adverse weather troublesome road conditions may be required.
• Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. Examples include operating a motor vehicle, operates a personal computer or ascends / descends a ladder.
• Employee constantly performs work outdoors on a variety of public works projects.
• Employee is exposed to equipment/machinery, noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease, and risk of personal injury when working along busy public roads, and sidewalks. Work is continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
• Employees must have the ability to make good judgment when making decisions regarding their regular job duties and be able to have the following mental functions: reading, simple math calculations, and withstanding moderate amounts of stress.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Weslaco must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing, references, background checks, and credential verification.