Streets Operator

GENERAL PURPOSE

In a team environment or while working independently, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of streets and storm drainage systems while operating a variety of equipment and trucks, utilized in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Streets Crew Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular attendance with the ability to work in an occupied environment, including areas with vehicle traffic. Operates a variety of specialized light and heavy equipment, tools, and specialized equipment. Perform manual labor tasks to maintain streets, storm drains infrastructure, and City facilities. Duties will vary according to job assignment and individual skills. Performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance and general labor work within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Assist in resurfacing, oiling, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads along with digging and filling holes. Clear and repair roadways, shoulders, and adjoining areas. Clears trash, brush, weeds, and debris from roadways, structures, grounds, and facilities. Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Performs traffic control activities as needed. Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment. Identify and report mechanical problems requiring additional repair.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Complete all duties assigned by supervisor, keep job site and work area clean, and must keep tools clean that are used in performing work. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required.
3. One (1) year of experience involving the use of light to heavy equipment is preferred.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

General knowledge of light to heavy equipment operating principles. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy equipment operations. Basic working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the streets and utility maintenance departments.

Skills

Judgment and Decision Making - Uses logic and reasoning to analyze, understand, and evaluate job orders and identify potential problems before they arise. Exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Assessing the safety of a work site is imperative.

Critical Thinking - Good critical thinking, problem solving, and mechanical skill is necessary when accessing work orders.

Abilities

Coordination of Work - Ability to share a heavy workload to maintain team balance, acquire skills in all equipment and procedures to become a more valuable crew member. Help train and orient new workers.

Communications - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Commercial Driver's License preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including patching truck, back-hoe, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, street roller, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, oil distributor, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, and various phone types.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, crawl, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle and feel/operate/manipulate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. While standing/walking primarily on concrete floors, the employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, lift/carry up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed outside, exposed to extreme heat in summer and cold in winter. The employee typically is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is also occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may work in environments that expose them to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The work environment is typically loud.