Job Details
Salary: $20.03 - $30.02 Hourly
Location : Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01290
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to operate medium equipment, with the occasional use of light or heavy equipment, used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of streets, city infrastructure, and other public properties as assigned. May assist with special events.
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Essential Job Functions
Operates a variety of medium equipment, with the occasional use of light or heavy equipment, to and from work locations, construction sites, etc; performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment; and transports tools and equipment to and from work sites. Responsible for operation or and routine and preventative maintenance of equipment. Follows schedule to ensure all tasks are completed. Identifies issues and notifies supervisor.
Performs semi-skilled labor work to various maintenance and construction activities.
Loads and transports equipment to properties. Sets up work zones as appropriate and insures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.
Education and Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge is equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Three years of experience of operating light to medium equipment is required.
Depending on the assignment, may assist in Traffic Operations as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
Work may require providing advice to other outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
The position receives general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias and ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Basic ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Ability to learn geography of City including major streets and landmarks.
Special Requirements:Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and weekends and holidays as needed. Required to be available for "stand-by" duty.
This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, ongoing driver record checks, and is subject to all U.S. DOT regulations during the course of employment.
Licenses and Certificates:Must possess a minimum of Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Work Environment:Heavy physical labor requiring physical strength and agility. Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements, and extreme weather conditions. Involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects weighing over 50 lbs. Continuous physical exertion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory facilities. Sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- TMRS Pension
- Empower Retirement
- Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
- 4-Day Work-Week
- For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!
- Tuition Reimbursement
Please visit our Benefits page for more information: 01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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Do you currently possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License?
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The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years.Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
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Have you received a DWI or DUI conviction in the past 7 years?
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Do you have at least three years of experience operating light to medium equipment?
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Are you able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or on-call hours?
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Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
Required Question