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Location : Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01255
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 11/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to operate and supervise the use of heavy equipment, with the occasional use of light or medium equipment, used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials in the maintenance or construction of parks, streets, city infrastructure, and other public properties.
Depending on the assignment may provide emergency response to Public Works issues after hours which may include but is not limited to all street problems, potholes, trees down, signals, signs, water and sewer issues.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains City infrastructure and park turf by operates a variety of heavy equipment, with the occasional use of light or medium equipment, to and from work locations, construction sites, etc; performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment; and transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.
Oversees and supervises special projects.
Performs semi-skilled labor work to various maintenance and construction activities.
Sets up work zones as appropriate and insures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.
Supports special events.
Performs crew leader responsibilities as needed.
Depending on the assignment may assist in Traffic Operations when needed.
Education and Experience
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
Over three and up to five years experience of operating heavy equipment is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work.
Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias and ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Basic ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.
Special Requirements:Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends and holidays as needed. Subject to "stand-by" duty.
Licenses and Certificates:Must possess a minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Work Environment:
Heavy physical labor requiring physical strength and agility in working with heavy materials. Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects weighing over 50 lbs. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include:
01
Which best describes your level of education?
02
Do you currently possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License?
03
Have you received a DWI or DUI conviction in the last 7 years?
04
The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years.Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
05
What is your experience operating light to heavy equipment?
06
Are you willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed?
07
Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
Required Question
Location : Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01255
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 11/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to operate and supervise the use of heavy equipment, with the occasional use of light or medium equipment, used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials in the maintenance or construction of parks, streets, city infrastructure, and other public properties.
Depending on the assignment may provide emergency response to Public Works issues after hours which may include but is not limited to all street problems, potholes, trees down, signals, signs, water and sewer issues.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains City infrastructure and park turf by operates a variety of heavy equipment, with the occasional use of light or medium equipment, to and from work locations, construction sites, etc; performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment; and transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.
Oversees and supervises special projects.
Performs semi-skilled labor work to various maintenance and construction activities.
Sets up work zones as appropriate and insures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.
Supports special events.
Performs crew leader responsibilities as needed.
Depending on the assignment may assist in Traffic Operations when needed.
Education and Experience
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
Over three and up to five years experience of operating heavy equipment is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work.
Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias and ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Basic ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.
Special Requirements:Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends and holidays as needed. Subject to "stand-by" duty.
Licenses and Certificates:Must possess a minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Work Environment:
Heavy physical labor requiring physical strength and agility in working with heavy materials. Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects weighing over 50 lbs. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- TMRS Pension
- Empower Retirement
- Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
02
Do you currently possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you received a DWI or DUI conviction in the last 7 years?
- Yes
- No
04
The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years.Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
05
What is your experience operating light to heavy equipment?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1-3 years
- Between 3-5 years
- Over 5 years
06
Are you willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
