Equipment Operator II (Street Maintenance)

Job Details

Salary: $20.81 - $29.95 Hourly

Location : Cedar Park, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202300165

Department: Field Operations

Division: Street Maintenance

Opening Date: 01/03/2024

Closing Date: 6/21/2024 5:00 PM Central

The City of Cedar Park

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator II to work on the Streets Maintenance Team. Performing a variety of maintenance, manual labor, and construction tasks, the Equipment Operator II will work to maintain and repair streets, drainage ways, right of way, and various other outdoor areas. The Equipment Operator II will have additional responsibilities including operating various types of heavy equipment.

Essential Job Functions for Equipment Operators II:

• Operates tools and machinery including pneumatic and electric jack hammers, mechanical and manual saws, mechanical and manual hammers, hammer drills, sledgehammers, pickaxe, Maddox, digging bars, and other hand-held power tools, including other rotating and vibrating power tools;
• Loads, transports, and unloads necessary equipment and materials for assigned projects;
• Checks oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition;
• Grades, maintains, patches, seals cracks and resurfaces streets, repairs potholes;
• Levels streets and other areas, digs and maintains drainage ditches and culverts, tamps, packs, and levels dirt, asphalt, or other material;
• Assists with sanding and de-icing roadways, bridges and sidewalks during inclement weather conditions;
• Assists with the set up and take down of road work traffic control areas, sets up barricades at work sites to warn traffic of hazardous areas;
• Performs routine inspections and repairs of guardrails as needed;
• Prunes/cuts vegetation, including grasses, shrubs and trees;
• Cuts, collects, and disposes of tree limbs, trash, and general debris found along streets, roads, drainage system, and other city facilities;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs street signs and pavement markings, paints crosswalks and school zone lines;
• Assists in repairing water leaks when necessary;
• Enters completed work orders into computer system;
• Works a rotating on-call schedule to address after-hour needs;
• Operates heavy equipment such as an excavator, crack and seal machine, hot mix asphalt lay-down machine, dump truck, backhoe, and light or heavy truck and/or trailer as required and instructed;
• Operates the street sweeper;
• Operates a woodchipper/shredder, and
• Performs such other related duties as may be required.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience as an equipment operator, including experience operating heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Passing the City of Cedar Park Equipment Operator Proficiency Test.
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record.
• Backhoe Training Certificate, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment; and methods, practices, material, and equipment used in street and drainage system construction and maintenance.
Skill/Ability to: operate light and heavy motorized equipment effectively and safely; service and make minor repairs on equipment, applying safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems and computers for data entry; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in various outdoor environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Supplemental Information

Organizational Relationships
Reports to: Foreman
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has contact with other city employees and occasionally with the general public

Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 83,000 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

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The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• I have not completed High School or its equivalent
• I have a High School diploma or equivalent
• I have attended a Technical/Trade School
• I have an Associates degree
• I have a Bachelor's degree

02

Which best describes your experience as an equipment operator performing tasks such as loading, transporting and unloading equipment?

• I have no experience
• I have less than 1 year experience
• I have 1 year experience
• I have 1 or more years of experience

03

Please select the following equipment/ heavy equipment you have experience using.

• I have not used any heavy equipment
• Backhoe
• Dump Truck
• Pump Truck
• Hydro Jet
• Heavy Truck
• Shovel
• Various Hand Tools
• Other

04

If you selected "other" to the question above, please share details below.

05

Do you have experience driving a 10-speed split transmission?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule in addition to the assigned shift. (includes holidays and weekends). Are you able to accommodate this work schedule?

• Yes
• No

08

Briefly describe why you want to work for the City of Cedar Park and what makes you the best candidate?

Required Question

 City of Cedar Park, TX

 06/15/2024

 Cedar Park,TX