Light Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Light Equipment Operator assists work crews constructing, maintaining, and repairing City streets and drainage systems by operating a variety of light equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives and reviews work orders; gathers appropriate materials and equipment needed for each task.
• Conducts daily inspections of vehicles and equipment prior to use each day.
• Operates a variety of equipment to assist with the completion of public works projects for the City to include bulk and brush solid waste collection and streets and drainage construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Assists with concrete work; breaks out curbs, sidewalks, and driveway aprons; sets forms and rebar; patches and pours concrete.
• Completes various paperwork to include driving data, landfill, and brush site forms as required.
• Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and shop areas unloads and loads transport trucks and organizes unloaded materials.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to inclement weather conditions, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, and hazardous chemical. May be required to traverse uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of experience operating light equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures.
• Work site safety set up procedures.
• Tools, materials, methods, and equipment used in streets and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Concrete forming, patching, and pouring methods.

• Reading, measuring, and calculating types and sizes of materials needed
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Using various types of hand tools.
• Operating equipment in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Must possess a Class B Commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement or obtain license within twelve (12) months of hire.

Check out our great Wellness Programs!

• health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match
• short and long-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave
• paid parental leave
• longevity pay and credit union

Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.

Do you hold at least a valid Class B Commercial driver's license OR HIGHER with tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

Are you 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

How critical is safety and efficiency in a work environment?

• Both safety and efficiency are equally important, and I try to balance them in my work.
• Safety is my top priority, but I also strive for efficiency without compromising safety.
• Efficiency is more important to me, though I try to consider safety when possible.
• Required Question