Public Works Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, General Labor
SUMMARY
Directs, coordinates, and performs daily activities of workers engaged in installing, maintaining, and repairing facilities and infrastructure of the City of Bedford.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Physically locates underground and surface infrastructure using GIS applications, maps and engineered plans.
Originates and receives work requests through the work order system. Submits photographs, descriptions, documentation and other data into the system in a timely manner.
Operates and completes maintenance to a variety of hand tools and small equipment.
Operates and provides daily preventative maintenance and cleaning of heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, jetter trucks, trenchers, tractors, vacuum trucks and trailers, television inspection devices and other specialized equipment.
Assists other Divisions of the Public Works Department and other city Departments as needed
Will perform other assignments and handle special projects as directed.
Installs, maintains and removes work zone traffic control in accordance with standard operation procedures, TXMUTCD and engineered drawings. Leads and conducts flagging operations as needed for work with the ROW.
Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.
Water Distribution and Wastewater Maintenance:
- Maintains and repairs all elements of the water distribution system, including pipes, valves, fire hydrants, water meters, and other devices.
- Maintains and cleans the wastewater collection system, including pipes, clean-outs, and manholes.
- Installs new water and wastewater connections.
Street and Sidewalk Maintenance:
- Constructs, maintains and repairs asphalt and concrete surfaces of streets and their curbs, gutters, drive approaches and sidewalks.
- Installs and repairs guard rails and delineators along roadways for traffic safety.
- Assist with the removal of trees and debris from roadways.
- Completes pavement and sidewalk preparation/treatment for inclement weather.
Stormwater Maintenance:
- Performs maintenance, repairs, or improvements of municipal stormwater drainage and conveyance system by cleaning and clearing waterways, repairing and preventing erosion, constructing concrete drainage structures, maintaining and repairing storm drain lines, trimming or removing trees, and vegetation. Constructs and repairs surface drains and related structures with materials such as asphalt, cold patch materials, or concrete.
- Assists with the treatment of waterways for mosquito control. Traps, collects, and transports mosquito samples for testing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Crew Chief in supervision of assigned employees in the particular area of responsibility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma / GED and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Required for All Divisions:
Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement
Work Zone Traffic Control certification
Required for Utility Divisions:
TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License
TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal and fractional numbers. Ability to perform these…
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