Equipment Operator II (Equipment Support Crew)

Salary : $20.48 Hourly

Location : Tyler, TX

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 994982

Department : Streets

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Purpose Of Position

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Equipment Support maintenance equipment; light and heavy vehicles on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor work, completed alone or as part of a crew. You will perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., perform work in Street maintenance. Work includes on-site maintenance, cleaning, and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. This position is designated among essential personnel and requires reporting to work during all significant weather events or emergency incidents.

Direct Supervisor : Crew Leader and Foreman

Essential Functions

• Drives and Operates various Street Department equipment and vehicles to accomplish a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, hauling debris, and transporting street department equipment, tools, and material. Performs various vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, performing preventative maintenance and assisting mechanics as needed. Reports equipment failures / deficiencies to supervisor as required.
• Assist with the sealing of roadway cracks, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards
• Experience safely operating specialized trucks / machinery / heavy equipment used within each of the divisions such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck Volumetric Cement Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Milling Machine, Grade all, Maintainer-Motor Grade, Backhoe / Loader, Skid Loader, as well as other light / heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction. Identifies hazards to determine if the job can be performed safely; conducts required safety checks. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of highways, and roads.
• Maintains a safe work area, including places and removes cones, barricades, warning devices, and / or directs traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if returning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed, cleans up shop areas, maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions; safe use, mix and dilute all chemicals according to directions labels; and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Physical characteristics : The job requires to be able to twist and kneel for up to 6 hours daily : bend, turn, climb, crouch, and crawl up to 2 hours daily; stoop for up to 3 hours daily; walk, sit, and stand up to 4 hours daily; grasp objects up to 8 hours daily, lift and carry up to 80-lbs., push or pull up to 20-lbs., grasp up to 8-hours. May be exposed to vehicular traffic and must follow all maintenance of traffic (MOT) procedures.

Environmental factors : This is an essential department, all staff will be called to SERVE with all storms, catastrophes, emergencies, or as otherwise needed. Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours. Working within confined spaces can be necessary for some tasks. Working in the proximity of light and heavy machinery.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : High School diploma or GED preferred. Must have three (3) years of experience operating equipment safely around others, as well as the mechanical experience to make minor repairs on the equipment listed above. A combination of education, experience, or training that has prepared the incumbent to perform the essential duties of the position.

Must have a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement with a clear driving record.

City Of Tyler Policy

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report / Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.

The City of Tyler offers the following benefits :

2 : 1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Supplemental life insurance

Short Term Disability

Award-winning Infants at Work Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing professional development

We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.

In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working with trucks and heavy equipment and have mechanical experience to make minor repairs on the equipment listed?

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the Employment History section of your application.

Do you possess a valid Texas Class "B" or higher Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and a clear driving record?

Are you willing to work Monday - Friday 7 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm, (Summer hours 6 : 00 am - 2 : 00 pm), with overtime as required?

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