Equipment Operator

Description

Hiring Range:$19.64 - $22.10 hourly

Full Pay Range:$19.64 - $29.47 hourly

Work Schedule:Monday

• Thursday, 6:00am

• 4:00pm

3-day weekends Friday

• Sunday

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

• 4-day work week

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)

• Long-term and short-term disability

• Flexible spending account

• 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System

• 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match

• Vacation

• 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year

• Sick leave

• 2 weeks per year

• Employee Assistance Program

• Longevity pay

Position Overview:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, streets and City's drainage system. May serve as lead worker over Maintenance Specialist I's and II's in the absence of Crew Leader. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED and three (3) years of proven experience relating to construction, maintenance and repair of streets and drainage. One (1) of the three years of experience needs to be related to equipment operation. Supervisory experience preferred.

Ability to operate heavy equipment such as dump truck and backhoe, motor grader, gradeall, track loader. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to shoot and read grade; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to serve as Lead Worker over Maintenance Specialist I's and II's in the absence of the Crew Leader.

Other Requirements

Valid Class C driver's license required. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement is preferred or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment and ability to maintain city driving standards in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett.

Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. May be required to be on-call and work nights, evenings and weekends.

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