What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II position at City of Amarillo?
STARTING $15.40
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision, this position operates, services, adjusts and repairs Solids’ Handling equipment and delivers sludge to the City of Amarillo’s Landfill for disposal. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as needed by the department, as well as during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Checks tires, tracks, oil, lubricant, water levels and fuel levels.
- Maintains and operates sludge presses, pumps and conveyors.
- Operated and maintains polymer feed system.
- Changes flats on tractor-trailer.
- Operates a front-end loader and dump truck.
- Operates a tractor-trailer type container hauling system.
- Washes and maintains equipment.
- Monitors oil changes and lubrications according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Prepares maintenance records.
- Adjusts and repairs equipment, as needed.
- Completes landfill records and fuel usage reports.
- Takes samples as required by reporting agencies.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operation of light and medium construction equipment and trucks. A valid Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License is required, a Tanker "N" endorsement is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to operate front-end loaders and dump trucks.
- Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
- Ability to operate sludge belt presses, conveyors, and pumps.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
- Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also well as balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. This position is considered weather essential personnel.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
About Us
Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.
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