Light Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Salary : $29,681.60 Annually

Location : Street Dept.-Texarkana, TX

Job Type: Light Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Job Number: 00499

Department: Public Works Administration

Division: Streets

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of City property and equipment; light duty maintenance and construction equipment for public works construction, maintenance and demolition projects; and the operation of other related equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Foreman, Assistant Street Superintendent and/or Street Superintendent

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Presence in the workplace on a regular basis is required to accomplish the essential functions, regular attendance MUST be maintained.

Drives dump truck to transport supplies or materials.

Operates three or more of the following pieces of light duty equipment: small motor grader, small dozer, backhoe, roller, bush-hog mowers, front-end loader, haul-type truck and/or other light duty construction, maintenance and demolition equipment

Operates equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects; hauling, dumping, and/or spreading of material

Instructs and trains assigned workers on equipment used; regularly services equipment; reports repair needs

Makes routine repairs and adjustments on equipment used

Performs strenuous manual labor, as necessary

Pickup trash/debris and clean up City owned properties.

Perform storm cleanup of trees, limbs, etc.

Inclement weather preparations.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs all other functions as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:

1. Three (3) years experience in construction work including work in concrete finishing and in the safe and efficient operation of light construction and maintenance equipment
2. Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to read and write
2. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities
3. Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance
4. Ability to set grades with line level
5. Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public
7. Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class A (Preferred) or Class B Commercial Driver's License (no restrictions allowed).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Concrete saw, dump truck, concrete tools and equipment, backhoe, leveling instruments, line level, and transit level. Power and hand tools, equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; portable radio; light-duty construction, maintenance, and demolition equipment; survey equipment including blueprints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed in outdoor settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides three weeks of paid vacation and three weeks of paid sick leave per year as well as 13 paid holidays per year.

Retirement benefits are through the Texas Municipal Retirement System with the City contributing at a rate of 2 to 1 and the employee contributing 7% each paycheck to TMRS. Employees are vested after five years and may retire after either twenty years of service at any age or at age 60 as long as they are vested.

Retirement benefits for the Fire Department are paid through the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund and employees are eligible to retire after twenty years of employment.

A voluntary 457 deferred compensation program through MissionSquare is also offered to all City employees.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides health, dental, and vision insurance to its employees at a minimal cost. Life insurance equal to one times your annual salary is offered at no cost to the employee with supplemental life and dependent life insurance also available but is paid by the employee. Insurance becomes effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment.

01

What have been your primary duties in your most recent job or position?

02

Do you have the ability to perform strenuous manual labor on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL with no restrictions?

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Do not currently possess a CDL

04

Please select all equipment that you have prior experience using.

• Concrete Saw
• Concrete Tools & Equipment
• Leveling Instruments
• Survey Equipment
• Dump Truck
• Haul-Type Truck
• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Bush-Hog Mower
• Front-End Loader
• Roller
• Motor Grader
• Demolition Equipment

05

Please describe any experience you may have in the operation of the equipment you selected from the previous question.

06

Do you have three (3) years experience in construction work, including work in concrete finishing.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience in the operation of power and hand tools?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe your experience in performing unskilled and semi-skilled labor in the care, construction, and maintenance of streets, sewers, pipelines, parks and other projects of this nature. If no experience, answer N/A.

09

Do you have the ability to set grades with a line level?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have the ability to set up forms for preparation of pouring and finishing of concrete?

• Yes
• No

11

Describe your experience operating equipment for the purpose of ditching, leveling, and smoothing to grade on maintenance and construction projects.

12

Do you have the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one-hundred (100) pounds?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of or plead guilty to a felony in the last seven (7) years?

• Yes
• No

14

If your answer is "Yes", provide the date(s), court or jurisdiction, and court's determination and explain in detail.

15

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