Equipment Operator I - Streets at City of Temple

Temple, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

21.77

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dump Truck Operation, Backhoe Operation, Loader Operation, Roller Operation, Sign Installation, Pavement Marking, Preventative Maintenance, Traffic Control, Equipment Maintenance, Hand Tool Usage, Weed Trimming, Chainsaw Operation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary This position encompasses a variety of tasks to include but are not limited to operating a dump truck, rollers and other equipment while performing tasks related to street and alley reconstruction. Installation and maintenance of signs, as part of the Sign Maintenance Crew, and assisting with traffic counts and pavement markings as part of the R.O.W Crew. Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Crew Assignments Reconstruction Crew Operates various trucks: dump truck, backhoe, loader, roller, etc. while performing tasks related to street reconstruction and maintenance of City streets, alleys, drainages, rights-of-way, and other property Hauls dirt, road base, asphalt, water, pipe, equipment, debris, and other material used Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks associated such as shoveling, hammering, and picking Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment Right of Way (R.O.W) Crew Responds to calls regarding drainage, storm drain, and traffic obstructions; street glass; overhanging tree limbs; overgrown vegetation obstructing visibility; street mud and silt; alley repairs; downed signs; vandalism; street sweeping; ice and snow sanding; and flood barricade deployment Assists with the installation and maintenance of pavement markings in the city, in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TXMUTCD) Maintains alleyways and rights-of-way by operating equipment such as weed trimmers, lawn mowers, and chainsaws Assists setting out traffic counters for annual traffic counts, traffic signal warrant studies, stop warrant studies and traffic analysis Sign Crew Constructs, installs, replaces street and traffic signs Constructs and paints barricades; strip and / or reface used sign blanks Checks, cleans, and maintains equipment Sets up cones and barricades, flags traffic, assists with traffic counts Trims tree limbs from signs; removes broken tree limbs from streets All Crew Member – Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works in emergency situations with sanding oil spills and frozen streets, etc. Assists other crews in the performance of duties as needed Rotates on-call for nights, weekends, and emergency calls Inspects and maintains equipment and tools Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Internal Candidates High School diploma or equivalent One (1) year of City of Temple experience External Candidates High School diploma or equivalent Certificates and Licenses Internal Candidates: Class A CDL Flagger Training TXLTAP Training - 32 Hrs External Candidates: Class A CDL Flagger Training within 6 months TXLTAP Training OR two (2) years of experience truck driving and construction equipment, then 32 Hrs TXLTAP within 6 months Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment for street and alley reconstruction, maintenance, and right-of-way upkeep. Responsibilities include installing traffic signs, managing pavement markings, and responding to emergency road obstructions.