Lead Equipment Operator III

Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Lead Equipment Operator III is responsible for operating complex heavy equipment necessary in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of facilities. The Lead Equipment Operator III is responsible for crew leadership, routine maintenance procedures, safe and effective loading and operation, and storage. Must be able to problem solve and identify disciplinary problems. The Lead Equipment Operator III works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. COMPETENCIES: Safety Acumen Leadership Customer Service Communication Self-Awareness Flexible Critical Thinking Trust Responsible Ethical KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: More specialized skills in a particular type of work; knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, or operations; specialized skills that may be technical such as ability to operate dangerous or very large/complex equipment. Operates specialized equipment, machinery, or vehicles, such as heavy construction vehicles, trucks with hydraulic pumping equipment, pressure sprayers, paving equipment, jackhammers, backhoes, or cranes. Assign operational duties to equipment operators. Assist with employee evaluations, identifying disciplinary problems and directing special work assignments. Assist in compliance with all City, State and Federal regulations. Operates light equipment and tools, such as blowers, edging tools, sprayers, shovels, rakes, and brooms. Removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; locates and excavates underground structures or pipelines; sets poles; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds, medians, roadsides, and hillsides. Repairs existing systems, and structures, such as water, sewer, or gas mains, fire hydrants, roadways, or buildings; clears obstructions from pipelines; repairs or cleans structures, and surfaces, including removing graffiti. Inspects equipment to ensure safe operations. Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and tools. Assembles and loads equipment, tools, materials and supplies according to daily work assignments. Follows established safety rules and regulations for the safe operation of equipment and machinery, reports accidents, equipment breakage and unsafe conditions to a supervisor. Determines amount and type of materials, equipment and/or tools necessary to complete tasks; assigns work; supervises and instructs others. Completes routine documents and forms, such as work orders, repair requests, reports, and logs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience. Special Certifications and License Valid Texas Driver's License. Independence and Judgement Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems; requires very little supervision. Initiative and Ingenuity General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities. Supervisory and Responsibility Lead person in small work group; does not specifically assign work but is looked to for guidance. Financial Responsibility Does not deal with money. Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts Direct contact may be infrequent but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur. Physical Demands Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects. Responsibility for Equipment and Property Responsible for high-risk or valuable items, such as big, expensive equipment, including light and heavy machinery. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to outdoor elements; job often (several times per week) exposes person to physical danger; serious space problems; frequent situations that cause stress and tension in the execution of regular duties. Other Requirements The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check. ADA Requirements The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Benefits The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays. EEOC Statements The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.