What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II - Street Sweeping position at City of Mesquite?
Salary: $20.00/hr.
To perform a variety of skilled tasks in the operation of equipment for various maintenance activities and operations; and to participate in a wide variety of maintenance and construction work.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by a Street Supervisor. May direct the work of Equipment Operator I and Maintenance Workers.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, backhoes, air compressors, hydro- and jackhammers, concrete saws, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, mud-jack, skid steer loaders and other similar equipment and machinery in conducting maintenance and construction work. Drive as assigned by Supervisor.
- Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
- Assist with preparing grades and elevations for project construction; participate in finishing project site concrete.
- Assist with identifying equipment needs for each assigned site; ensure proper materials and tools are available to the project staff when they are needed.
- Maintain and repair a variety of concrete and asphalt materials including City streets, alleys, and utility piping as assigned.
- Collect and complete daily schedules; report all daily work to appropriate supervisor. May assist in the timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support to assist division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide functional and technical direction as needed.
- May participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies which may include site preparations and evaluations.
- Assist with preparation of concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel; pour concrete; remove wooden forms; clean site.
- May assist with the preparation of sanding materials for roads under freezing and snowy conditions.
- Barricade high water areas as requested; may direct traffic detours as needed; assist with cleaning streets and drainage areas following severe weather conditions including high water.
- Measure a variety of concrete and asphalt areas including cuts, depths and curb lines.
- May inspect pipes as necessary.
- May respond to emergency situations as requested including hazardous and severe weather conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
One-year operating jackhammers, concrete saws, rollers, bulldozers, loaders, mud-jack, backhoes and similar equipment used in maintenance and construction work.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid Class A Texas driver's license or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.
Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.
Failure to obtain a Class A driver's license within 90 days of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week.
- Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Overtime and on-call duty as needed.
Salary : $20
