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City of College Station Light Equipment Operator in College Station, Texas
Light Equipment Operator
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Light Equipment Operator
Salary
$16.75 - $25.12 Hourly
Location
College Station, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2402325
Department
Public Works Department
Opening Date
11/20/2024
Closing Date
2/20/2025 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range
$16.75 - $18.43
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Light Equipment Operator operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and other equipment related to the work to include operating light motorized equipment and performing manual laboring tasks in the Streets/Drainage or Landscape/Irrigation divisions of the Public Works Department. This position is distinguished from that of Heavy Equipment Operator by thesize, weight and complexity of the equipment operated.
Principal Duties
Operate a variety of light motorized equipment including pickup trucks, repair trucks, dump trucks, front end loaders, bobcats, riding mowers, rollers and similar equipment. May occasionally operate medium sized equipment such as backhoes, sweepers, larger mowers, and similar equipment.
Perform general labor, maintenance, and cleanup work as assigned, to include but not limited to performing manual tasks, such as trimming and planting trees, road patching, cleaning culverts, scraping and painting, picking up brush and trash, cleaning up worksites, jack hammering, mixing concrete, and other tasks when not operating light equipment.
Perform routine safety inspections, maintenance, and minor mechanical adjustments and repairs of motor equipment operated.
Set up work zones, to include transporting construction equipment and machinery to and from work sites.
Perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment and perform other duties as assigned and/or as needed, when not operating equipment.
Qualifications
Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D., and up to one (1) year experience related to area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Possess a valid Class “C” driver license issued by the State of Texas
Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand and power tools
Ability to operate light motorized equipment and use hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility
Willingness and availability for emergency response
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Posting open until filled or closing date.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?
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No
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Do you possess a valid Class "C" driver's license issued by the state of Texas
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No
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Are you available for emergency response and after-hour calls?
Yes
No
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What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position?
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Agency
City of College Station
Address
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
Phone
979-764-3517
Website
http://csjobs.cstx.gov
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