What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tractor Operator- Extended Year position at hisd?
Location: Warehouse Operations & Mainten
Department: Grounds Services & Support 02
Area:North
Contract Months:12
Hourly Rate: $$16.03
JOB SUMMARY
Operates tractors and earth moving equipment including materials around warehouses, storage yards, construction sites or similar locations specializing in detecting power lines and other underground hazards.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs lawn maintenance.
- Moves levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack materials.
- Positions lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes. Secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operates equipment in a proper and safe manner.
- Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED
WORK EXPERIENCE
Less than 6 months
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and co-workers in own department.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.
Ability to carry and/or lift up to 15 to 44 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $16
