Equipment Operator I

About the Department

Position Duties

• Performs pre-trip/post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections. Performs daily preventative maintenance of motorized equipment or hand tools. Inspect the overall safety of various job projects. Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment. Maintains tools and equipment in good and safe operating condition. Keeps jobsite and vehicles/equipment neat and in order. Performs any related duties needed to complete projects. Maintains records of work performed such as work schedules, status reports and records of work orders. Paints lane lines on the streets and thoroughfares. Paints designated curbs. Installs and maintains thermoplastic roadway markings and signage throughout the city. Installs and maintains lane marking devices and barricades. Assists with the proper set up of work zone traffic control. Fulfill on-call duties as required and outlined on Traffic Operations on-call roster. Assists with the maintenance of Traffic Operations building and grounds. Assists other City divisions and departments as needed. Trims trees in order to clear sign obstructions. Fabricates Signs Attends monthly safety meetings Keep work location and vehicle(s)/equipment in order. Ensure all safety equipment is being utilized daily. Assists in loading and unloading to transported material and equipment. Address citizen concerns on the job site. Inspect the overall safety of various job projects. Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs pre-trip/post-trip vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance of motorized equipment or hand tools.
• Inspect the overall safety of various job projects. Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good and safe operating condition.
• Keeps jobsite and vehicles/equipment neat and in order.
• Performs any related duties needed to complete projects.
• Maintains records of work performed such as work schedules, status reports and records of work orders.
• Paints lane lines on the streets and thoroughfares.
• Paints designated curbs.
• Installs and maintains thermoplastic roadway markings and signage throughout the city.
• Installs and maintains lane marking devices and barricades.
• Assists with the proper set up of work zone traffic control.
• Fulfill on-call duties as required and outlined on Traffic Operations on-call roster.
• Assists with the maintenance of Traffic Operations building and grounds.
• Assists other City divisions and departments as needed.
• Trims trees in order to clear sign obstructions.
• Fabricates Signs
• Attends monthly safety meetings
• Keep work location and vehicle(s)/equipment in order.
• Ensure all safety equipment is being utilized daily.
• Assists in loading and unloading to transported material and equipment.
• Address citizen concerns on the job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Must be able to lift working materials several times daily.

Other Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Work Experience High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 6 months experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Education/ Experience: 1+ years related experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment Knowledge of basic safe work practices Knowledge in care, operation and maintenance of various power tools and equipment Skill in operating light and heavy equipment Skill in general maintenance and repair Skill in effective oral and written communication Ability to operate a variety of power-driven equipment Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision Ability to work in a team environment Licenses & Certifications Valid Class C Texas driver's license Competencies Adaptability/Flexibility Customer Service Dependability Quality Self-Development Teamwork Technical Skills Monday – Friday; 8 Hour workday; Overtime may be required as needed.

Minimum Education & Work Experience

Education/ Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Knowledge of basic safe work practices
• Knowledge in care, operation and maintenance of various power tools and equipment
• Skill in operating light and heavy equipment
• Skill in general maintenance and repair
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Ability to operate a variety of power-driven equipment
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment

Licenses & Certifications

Competencies

Benefits

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS Educational Tuition Assistance Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union Competitive pay Medical/Dental/Vision Plan PTO accrual Paid holidays