Equipment Operator Job at City of Round Rock, TX in Round Rock

Salary : $40,747.20 - $50,939.20 Annually

Location : Round Rock, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 201801780

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 12/20/2024

Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

Under general supervision the Equipment Operator, assists in the construction and maintenance of the city streets, trails, parking structures, ROW maintenance, concrete structures, storm water features by operating a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties

• Assist a field crew in maintenance and construction of streets, trails, parking structures, alleys, and storm drainage systems.

• Performs duties including asphalt and concrete repair, mowing, maintenance of storm drains, catch basins, and storm drain pipes.

• Operate construction equipment to repair and maintain the streets and storm drainage systems. Ability to operate vehicles and equipment including gradalls, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, compactors, paving machines, and loaders as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools, for a variety of construction and maintenance operations.

• Maintains records and prepares reports of work performed and materials used.

• Plans, lays out, estimates and arranges for materials and equipment to execute the job successfully.

• Oversees an assigned area and identifies asphalt in need of repair, or re-construction.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, the public, contractors, and others.

• Hauls various types of material to and from various locations.

• Sets up traffic safety devices and barricades as necessary.

• Performs emergency street, sewer, storm drain, or other public service maintenance work as required. Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned.

• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

Experience and Training

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.

• Three (3) or more years of experience as an equipment operator.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Possession of a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain prior to employment.

• Possession of Work Zone Certification, Flagger Certification, Backhoe Certification, and Skid Steer Certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

• This position may require you to have or acquire a commercial driver's license (CDL). Federal law requires all CDL holders register with the USDOT Clearinghouse before operating a commercial vehicle. You will be required to enroll in the clearinghouse and sign a consent form allowing the City to run your name through the clearinghouse as a condition of employment.

The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of an organization, the City wants to help provide our employees and their families with a measure of security through our benefit program.

Working toward that goal, the City offers security for the present and the future.

Security for the Present:
* Health Plan
* Dental Plan
* Vision Plan
* Additional Supplemental Plans (optional)

Security for the Future:
* Retirement Plan
* Deferred Compensation Plans

Additional Benefits:
* Education Reimbursement Assistance
* Clay Madsen Recreation Center Membership
* Employee & Family Pool Pass (seasonal)
* Round Rock Public Library Card
* Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account
* Employee Assistance Program
* Longevity

Leave Benefits:
* Vacation
* Sick
* City Holidays

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following describes your experience as an equipment operator?

• None
• Less than three (3) years.
• At least three (3) years, but less than four (4) years.
• At least four (4) years, but less than five (5) years.
• At least five (5) years, but less than six (6) years.
• Six (6) years or more.

03

Do you possess a Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)?

• Yes, I currently have a CDL license.
• I am ABLE to obtain prior to employment.
• No, and I am UNABLE to obtain a CDL.

04

Do you currently possess, or are you able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, a Work Zone Certification, Flagger Certification, Backhoe Certification and Skid Steer Certification?

• Yes, I currently have these certifications.
• I am ABLE to obtain these certifications.
• No, I am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

05

Check any/all certifications you currently possess:

• Work Zone Certification
• Flagger Certification
• Backhoe Certification
• Skid Steer Certification
• None of the above.

Required Question