Equipment Operator II; Equipment Support Job Tyler area,Texas USA,Transportation

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Equipment Support maintenance equipment; light and heavy vehicle on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor work, which will be completed alone or as part of crew. You will perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., Operate heavy equipment, perform work in street maintenance.

Work includes on-site work, maintenance, clean and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. Work will be reviewed while in progress and upon completion though observations, reports, and results obtained, delivery of services.

Work is performed in a garage, yard, buildings, and field locations including traffic; usually noise levels are loud. Position entails driving and may be subject to exposure to hazardous substances or materials, working near mechanical moving parts and perform tasks of a hazardous nature. May perform other duties as assigned. This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Tyler Emergency Management Policy.

Work is performed inside and outside in all weather conditions. Report to work during all significant weather events or random incidents.

Works under direction of Street Crew Leader and Foreman.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Drives and operates various Street Department equipment and vehicles to accomplish a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, hauling, dumping, and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt, plowing snow, picking up and hauling debris, and transporting Street Department equipment, tools, and material. Operates equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, skid-steers, back-hoe, pick-up trucks, and Hot Mix Patch Truck.

Performs various vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, performing preventative maintenance and assisting mechanics as needed. Reports equipment failures/deficiencies to supervisor as required.

Assist with the sealing of roadway cracks, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards.

Experience safely operating specialized trucks/machinery/heavy equipment used within each of the divisions, such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Milling Machine, Backhoe/Loader, and Skid Loader, as well as other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction.

Maintains a safe work area, including places and removing cones, barricades, warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if returning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions;

safe use, mix, and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels; and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.

Performs other duties and functions as assigned, required, or directed, necessary, readily apparent, or related to other duties and responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in constructing highways, road curbs, and gutters. Safely and correctly apply road construction and maintenance techniques. Safely operate light and heavy road…