Requirements
MOS Code: 12V (Army), 001524 (Navy) Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors and related automotive equipment.
Licenses and Certificates :
- Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state.
- Some positions may require a Texas Class “A” CDL or equivalent from another state. CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on area of assignment.
- Some positions may require a Municipal Solid Waste Operator Class C License.
Special Requirements:
- 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.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, operate any of a variety of general or specialized medium sized motorized equipment utilized in construction, repair, maintenance and other operations of numerous departments, divisions and activities, as qualified.
Typical Duties
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 work site prior to, during and following activities. Identify, recommend and undertake work according to priorities and established schedules.
Direct a small crew of laborers or other workers in routine tasks, if delegated. Involves: As assigned or authorized, participate in non-personnel administration related duties including, but not limited to assign and inspect work, train employees.
Perform various related duties as required. Involves: Inspect, clean, grease and fuel equipment. Identify and perform basic equipment preventative maintenance servicing and minor repair work to maintain operating condition and meet safety requirements. Engage in manual labor as necessary to work assignment. Interact with other departments, employees, contractors, vendors or the public.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here .
Test date: To be announced.
Note: Qualified candidates will be invited to take the practical examination.
Note: Current opening is at the Environmental Services Department. The eligible list will be used for Environmental Services only.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Equipment Operator. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a present number of qualified applications have been received. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE Every regular, full-time employee who is paid by the City, shall be entitled to receive group life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, health insurance coverage as provided by the City. Employees shall be eligible for enrollment during the City's designated enrollment period. (Amended 08/28/07)
Employees shall have the option of membership in a qualified health maintenance organization (HMO) as an alternative to health insurance coverage. Should an employee opt for HMO membership, the City shall contribute to the HMO an amount equal to the health insurance premium the City would have otherwise been obligated to pay on the employee's health insurance coverage. Any difference between the amount the City contributes and the cost of HMO membership shall be deducted from the employee's paycheck and forwarded to the HMO.
ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.
Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:
For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days):40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period
For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period
For >15 or more years of service (20 days):40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period
SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.
PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)
1.First day of January (New Year's Day)
2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day)
4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
5. June 19 (Juneteenth)
6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
7.First Monday in September (Labor Day)
8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving)
11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
12.Employee's Birthday
In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2023 12:00 AM Mountain
