Equipment Operator I- Drainage

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple?Job SummaryOperate dump trucks and other equipment involving a variety of tasks relating to the maintenance and construction of the City's creeks, drainage channels, detention ponds, and storm drain systems.Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Drives various trucks to haul dirt, gravel, debris, and other material and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City creeks and drainage systems, and demolition of condemned buildings * Operates lawn mowers and weed eaters in the maintenance of City detention ponds and drainage channels * Uses hand tools in manual labor tasks associated with maintenance and construction projects such as cutting up trees, shoveling, hammering stakes and picking and sweeping * Performs normal preventative maintenance such as cleaning, greasing and oiling trucks and equipment. Includes use of shovel and pick to dislodge mud from truck beds and loader buckets * Other miscellaneous duties: flag traffic, set up cones and barricades, fill sand bags * During emergency situations sands icy streets and oil spills, cuts fallen trees * Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsInternal Candidates:*

High School diploma or equivalent* 1 year of City of Temple experienceExternal Candidates:*

High School diploma or equivalentCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsInternal Candidates:*

Class A CDL* Flagger Training* TXLTAP Training - 32 HrsExternal Candidates:*

Class A CDL* Flagger Training within 6 months* TXLTAP Training- may supplement 2 years of outside experience (truck driving and construction equipment) for TXLTAP training, then 32 Hrs TXLTAP within 6 monthsThank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Other details * Job Family General Regular * Pay Type Hourly * Hiring Rate $18.42Apply Now * Temple, TX, USA