What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment operator position at City of Pharr (TX)?
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Statement of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, and the Streets and Drainage Supervisor, the Equipment Operator performs skilled work in the operation of intermediate size maintenance equipment and related work as required.
Essential Functions
- Maintain regular, reliable, and prompt attendance, physically present to work.
- Operate a utility trailer transport
- Supervising the loading and unloading of heavy equipment
- Operate light equipment / machines : shredder, mower, weed eater, forklift, slope mower, bailer, chainsaw, blower, water pumps, compactors, light towers, generators, etc.
- Handle material and equipment in connection with construction operations
- Perform routine maintenance work on all equipment
- Perform related work as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
High School diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma and vocational training is required. Two (2) year experience in the operation of at least one piece of equipment listed.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Possession of a valid, appropriate Texas Driver's License required and an acceptable driving record.
Pre-employment drug screen and physical required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the effective operation of medium equipment. Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and of effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
Knowledge of the hazards involved in the use of medium equipment and of the safety precautions to be taken. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills - Skills in the process of general traffic control maintenance. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to convey information effectively. Teaching others how to do something. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Skill in the operation of medium construction equipment.
Abilities - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas through spoken words and sentences. Ability to understand and carry out general instructions relating to construction and maintenance operations.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments and to service automotive equipment.
Sufficient physical strength to perform heavy labor work.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a 40-hour work week. Incumbent must have the ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends, if needed.
Participation in City sponsored special events, trainings, or meetings may be required.
Physical Demands
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by physical capabilities to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying bending, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
AAP / EEO Statement
The City of Pharr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) the City of Pharr will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Last updated : 2024-06-10