What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stormwater Heavy Equipment Operator I position at City of San Marcos, TX?
Salary : $22.02 - $27.53 Hourly
Location : San Marcos, TX
Job Type : Full-time Non-Exempt
Job Number : 1913
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Work Hours : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pmMonday - Friday; On-Call
FLSA : Non-exempt position, eligible for overtime compensation.
JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
Operates various types of heavy equipment used in the Transportation Division for the operation, maintenance, and construction of drainage, infrastructure. Performs underground storm drain maintenance and repairs, open channel cleaning, drainage infrastructure inspections, line locates; and performs other related duties. May be required to work in other departments of the Transportation Division including Streets or Traffic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs manual labor for drainage improvement construction projects and drainage maintenance activities.
- Operates various types of heavy equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, water trucks, loaders, vacuum trucks, skid loaders, hydro-seeder, camera equipment, and street sweepers;, utilizes jack hammers, chain saws, chippers, , and other power tools.
- Installs and maintain erosion control BMPs such as inlet protection, rock berms, silt fence.
- Maintains underground storm drain system.
- Participates in community outreach and education activities and events.
- Responds to and / or investigate illicit discharge calls such as spills, dumping, and leaks.
- Works in confined space environments.
- Cleans and sweeps City streets and / or Airport roads.
- Trims trees and / or shrubbery.
- Cleans all drainage infrastructure in the right-of-way of debris.
- Provides traffic control for construction activities, emergencies, parades and various types of special events.
- Cuts and grades open channels.
- Uses technology such as desktop computers, tablets, smartphones to perform job duties including inspections of drainage infrastructure, timekeeping.
- Participates in cross training with other Transportation Division crews including Streets and Traffic
- Miscellaneous :
Provides on-call assistance; responds to emergency situations as required.
DECISION MAKING
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
CORE COMPETENCIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 85 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision and hearing constantly; standing, walking, pushing / pulling, reaching, handling, balancing, talking and foot controls frequently; sitting, lifting, carrying, fine dexterity, kneeling, twisting and climbing occasionally; crouching, crawling and bending rarely.
Working conditions involve exposure to variable and / or extreme weather conditions, dust, dirt, heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, hot asphalt, hazardous chemicals / materials, and infectious diseases is involved. Utilizes personal protective equipment as required.
Safety Sensitive Position.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Choice Plus PPO Plan
Base Vision Plan
Retirement
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work / life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services.
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you have one (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment or performing street, drainage, or water / wastewater utility work?
Do you have a Class "A" CDL?
Do you have, or are able to obtain, a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
Required Question
Salary : $22 - $28
