Heavy Equipment Operator II Job at City of Ennis, TX in Ennis

Salary : $41,184.00 - $57,152.00 AnnuallyLocation : EnnisJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2023 - 00041Department: StreetOpening Date: 10/14/2024Brief Description This is a non-supervisory position. Duties include using tools and equipment to maintain, repair and construct streets, drainage, and alley systems. Essential Functions Participates in all phases of general maintenance in concrete streets, asphalt streets, allies, drainage ditches, and storm drainage systems.Performs skilled construction, maintenance, and labor work; resurfaces and grades and shapes roads; aids in emergency and storm related activities.Assists with preparation of concrete base including setting wood forms and positioning steel; measure and pour concrete; finish concrete; remove wooden forms and backfill; clean site.Performs asphalt repair and replacements.Operates various equipment involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, including mowers, light tractors with attachments, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and other tools and equipment.Hauls materials, transports vehicles, and equipment to job sites to use various trucks. Loads and unloads materials and equipment.Ensures that any vehicle and equipment issued to them is properly maintained.Cuts, collects, and disposes of tree limbs, weeds, trash, litter, debris.Assists with sidewalk markings, street signs, and streetlights.Performs preventive checks on equipment and if a repair is warranted the employee is to contact their supervisor so that the necessary steps are taken to have the property repaired.Prepares equipment, vehicles, and tools for work assignments.Reads and understands written job instructions and plans.Cleans and maintains shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and facilities.Performs a variety of Public Works Department manual labor tasks as assigned.Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance. Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Entry level position must possess willingness to learn and ability to follow written and oral instructions.Ability to read simple maps and drawings, pick up trash, keep storage areas clean, orderly, and in safe working conditions.Ability to operate all machinery needed to perform assigned duties.Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment in the field or as directed.Basic understanding of and/or experience in pavement maintenance and construction.Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other employees.Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.Ability to understand safety standards and practices for construction sites, roadways, and heavy equipment. Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses Required High school graduate or equivalent; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record. A Valid Texas Class B CDL is Preferred.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.To learn more details, visit our benefits page.