Equipment Operator - Streets

Under general direction of the Street Superintendent, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and drainage areas. Operates commercial motor vehicles, heavy equipment, truck-and-trailer combinations, and other Streets equipment, including vehicles and combinations requiring a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), while also performing general Streets maintenance and crew duties as operational needs require.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in general labor, maintenance, construction, road work, equipment operation, or a related field.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and driving record acceptable to the City.
• Must maintain the required Class A CDL and remain eligible to operate assigned City commercial motor vehicles.
• Must maintain all federal, state, and City qualifications required to operate assigned commercial motor vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles, trailers, construction equipment, and maintenance equipment associated with Streets operations.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work under varying environmental conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Three or more years of experience in street maintenance, road construction, heavy equipment operation, commercial driving, or a related field.
• Experience operating truck-and-trailer combinations, tandem dump trucks, oil distributor trucks, street sweepers, rollers, or similar municipal construction equipment.
• Experience transporting and securing construction equipment and materials.
• Experience with asphalt, roadway repair, drainage maintenance, traffic control, or right-of way maintenance.
• Additional CDL endorsements or equipment certifications applicable to City operations.