109-Light Equipment Operator Pct 1

110/1

$18.56/HR

$38,600/YR

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** Job Description: LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR **

CLASS NO. 109 EEOC CATEGORY: ** Operatives **

**PAY GROUP: 110 FLSA: **Non-exempt

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** SUMMARY OF POSITION :**

Operates light equipment to accomplish assigned activities.

** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: **

1. Reports to : Designated supervisor and/or foreman.

2. Directs : This is a non-supervisory position; however, may direct other employees in absence of supervisor.

3. Other: May have contact with other city departments and the general public.

** EXAMPLES OF WORK: **

Essential Duties

Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader, tractor, mower, chainsaw, weed eater, shredder, or dump truck as required and instructed;

Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition, and performs routine maintenance;

Provides assistance with and suggestions for increased safety during assigned projects;

Grades, maintains, patches, or resurfaces streets, and flags traffic during repairs;

Cleans drains, culverts, rights-of-way, and ditches;

Collects brush, garbage, and debris and loads onto truck;

Loads, transports, and unloads necessary materials for assigned projects;

Performs welding and fabrication when necessary;

Constructs, paints, and installs road signs;

Operates other equipment when necessary;

Repairs bridges;

Other Important Duties*

May perform light plumbing, maintenance, construction and/or carpentry duties; and

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: **

Knowledge of: the safe operation of the equipment used; and the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment.

*Skill To: *operate equipment used on the job effectively and safely.

Ability to: read and understand construction and utility diagrams; service and make minor repairs on equipment and follow safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow written and oral instructions; work effectively and cooperatively with other employees; tolerated outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

** ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: **

High School graduation, or its equivalent, and at least one year of experience operating light equipment;

or sufficient education to read and write plus two years of experience operating light equipment;

*or *any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

** CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: **

State of Texas Class C driver’s license required.

State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver’s license is preferred.

Location : Goodrich, TX 77335