Equipment Operator Ii (Streets & Drainage)

Salary : $42,744.00 - $59,820.80 Annually
Location : New Braunfels, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00636
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs skilled and semiskilled work in the operation of a variety of motorized equipment and heavy equipment, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Operates a variety of specialized vehicles and heavy equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures in order to maintain safe streets, drainage structures and City facilities as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and heavy equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and street and drainage construction and maintenance equipment, including but not limited to a chain saw, weed eater, dump truck, backhoe, skid steer loader, roller, front end loader, mini excavator, street sweeper tractor (mower), motor grader, asphalt lay down machine, oil distributor, chip seal machine, and equipment haul truck in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Leadership skills and trains staff on other duties and equipment.
• Assists with coordination of work crews performing activities according to work schedule; monitors task completion; assures that all safety rules and regulations are observed; serves as crew leader as assigned.
• Hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks.
• Loads and unloads materials using power equipment.
• Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and road repair work; resurfaces, grades and shapes roads as directed.
• Completes daily logs and reports as required.
• Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Provides customer services and explains City programs and procedures to the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND three (3) years work experience operating specialized vehicles and heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstration or testing of skills may be required.
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements

• City policies and procedures.
• Basic tools and equipment used in street, drainage, facilities and grounds maintenance and construction.
• Traffic laws and rules for vehicle and equipment operation.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions in using heavy equipment.
• Operation, maintenance and repair standards for motorized equipment and vehicles.
• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Federal and state safety laws and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing guidelines for CDL.
• Local and regional traffic patterns, road systems, and the locations of landmarks and buildings.
• Materials, methods, and practices used in street and drainage construction and maintenance.

Required Skill in:

• Working independently or as a team to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and motorized equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Identifying mechanical problems.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment, requires constant physical efforts for extended periods, and ability to safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees.
To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.
01
Are you willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a minimum Class B Commercial Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
This position requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. Are you willing to submit to drug and alcohol testing?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience managing product inventory?

• Yes
• No

05
Briefly describe your experience in street or drainage maintenance.
06
Describe your experience using heavy equipment.
Required Question