Senior Equipment Operator (Street Maintenance Operations)

Company DescriptionThe City of San Antonio's mission is to deliver quality City services and commit to achieve San Antonio's vision of prosperity for our diverse, vibrant, and historic community. Our approximately 12,000 employees are critical in the delivery of quality services to the residents of the City of San Antonio. The commitment our employees demonstrate to their jobs and to the advancement of the City's goals is the key to our success in mission accomplishment. The City of San Antonio has identified four core values - Teamwork, Professionalism, Integrity, and Innovation - to efficiently and effectively inspire, motivate, lead, develop and empower employees in order to serve the public economically, ethically, equitably, and continuously improve and promote the high performance of government. To ensure commitment to these values and to further integrate them with our organizational mission and vision, it is imperative that we seek these behaviors in the people we hire.Job DescriptionUnder general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled and lead work operating one of several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of parks, streets, and other public properties. Exercises technical supervision over assigned crews. The Public Works Department is looking to fill multiple positions. Applications from this posting will be used to fill various vacancies for Street Maintenance and Storm Water Operations Divisions at the Public Works Service Center locations listed below.    Work Locations Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, San Antonio, Texas 78233  Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78254  Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78220 Southwest Service Center, 6927 W Commerce, San Antonio, Texas 78226 West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78228 Work Hours 7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday OR  (Overnight Shift); 8:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., Sunday - Wednesday OR Wednesday - Saturday *At the Department's discretion, the work days/hours may be subject to change based on business need   Applications must be submitted online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4318029 Essential Job FunctionsOperates cranes, graders, excavators, bulldozers, tractor trailers, milling machines and paving machines and other types of light to heavy equipment. Executes work instructions and directs subordinate employees in performing maintenance and construction tasks.Performs inspections and minor maintenance or service checks on equipment and vehicles.Prepares reports and work orders, and maintains logs and time sheets.Participates in training employees in the use of equipment.Transports tools, vehicles, and equipment to and from job sites, frequently lifting and carrying materials weighing 50 pounds.Provides lead supervision to crews as assigned and ensures work is completed according to specifications and quality standards.Ensures that all established safety standards are observed while work is performed, including the wearing of safety apparel.Ensures the proper placement of barricades and warning signs.Removes debris from drainage ditches, streets, roads, and alleys. Operates heavy equipment in disposal of refuse at a City landfill and/or in the demolition of unsafe structures.Assists supervisor in maintaining a stock of supplies and materials required to perform assignments.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.QualificationsFormal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.Three (3) years of experience operating light, medium, and heavy equipment.Must have Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the appropriate level of Texas Commercial "CDL" Driver's License plus all required endorsements.Additional InformationFor more information and to submit your application, visit the City of San Antonio's website at:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4318029