Operations Technician

Operations Technician

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Operations Technician to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment involved in construction, hauling, industrial service and maintenance projects. Are you seeking engaging work?

Do you wish to advance your career as an Operations Technician? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Operations Technician position earns competitive pay of $12.61 /hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with construction equipment and industrial maintenance for you, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

As an operations technician, you spend your day working directly with customer service assistance to residential and commercial collection customers. Other duties include delivering and removing plastic carts, collecting and disposing of various items, maintaining records of services rendered.

Your job is essential to the city, and you perform various setting up and removing sanitation containers from field locations for residential and commercial collection. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include operating light equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.

When you are not out in the city, you generally are back at the office providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.

You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operating construction equipment and performing industrial maintenance, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Educational Substitute: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) year of experience in related field.

• Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in Solid Waste Management or related field.

• TDH Vector License/Certification within 1 year of hire

• First Aid/CPR Certification within 1 year of of hire

• NIMS Certification within 1 year of hire

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?

Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?

Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Operations Technician job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in construction equipment and industrial maintenance to succeed as our Operations Technician, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.