Equipment Operator

Job Details

Job Location
: CLEVELAND, TX 77327

Salary Range
: $45,506.00 - $65,984.00 Hourly

Equipment Operator

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator, within the Public Works Department, is responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of heavy machinery and equipment essential to city infrastructure projects and maintenance activities. Under general supervision, this position operates trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other equipment to support street maintenance, construction, and repair work. The Equipment Operator performs routine equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and minor repairs while adhering to established safety standards and procedures.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Responsibilities may vary, and additional duties may be assigned as operational needs change. The position requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.

Essential and other important duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Equipment Operation:
  Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, including trucks, backhoes, excavator (track hoe), bulldozers, dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, rollers, air compressors, hydro- and jackhammers, concrete saws, mud-jacks, flush vacs, and other similar machinery for maintenance, construction, and repair work. Drive and operate equipment as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Inspect equipment and restore fluid levels (oil, fuel, water, transmission fluid); verify gauges, controls, and tire conditions; lubricate, service, and perform minor adjustments and maintenance as needed.
• Project Support:
  Assist in preparing grades and elevations for construction projects and participate in finishing concrete work at project sites. Support street, utility, and infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Resource Management:
  Identify equipment, tools, and material needs for each assigned site; ensure required resources are available to project staff in a timely manner.
• Maintenance and Repair:
  Maintain and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces, including City streets, alleys, and related infrastructure. Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution and sewer collection systems as assigned.
• Traffic Control and Safety:
  Set up and remove barricades, cones, flags, and traffic signage to provide traffic control and maintain safe work zones in accordance with City safety procedures.
• Documentation:
  Collect and complete daily work schedules, work orders, and required reports; document completed tasks and report daily activities to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Training and Coordination:
  Assist with on-the-job training of other employees and may help direct the work of crew members as assigned.

• City Travel:
  Participate in activities involving travel between City facilities and external locations, including hauling materials, performing site repairs, delivering departmental supplies, and responding to emergency calls.
• Sanding Preparation:
  Assist with preparing sanding materials for roads during freezing and icy conditions.
• Barricading and Traffic Management:
  Set up barricades for high water and construction areas; assist with traffic detours; inspect and clean streets and drainage areas following severe weather events.
• Emergency Response:
  Respond to emergencies, including hazardous and severe weather conditions, and assist with cleanup activities such as oil spill response resulting from accidents.
• Measurement and Inspection:
  Measure concrete and asphalt areas, including cuts, depths, and curb lines; inspect pipes and related infrastructure as necessary.
• Other Duties:
  Perform other duties as assigned.

This position may be designated as essential personnel. The employee may be required to remain on duty or report to duty during emergency or disaster situations, including hurricanes or other…