Department: Streets/Parks

Reports To: Streets Crew Leader

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE NOTICE

This is a general description of the essential job functions for this position. The description provided is not necessarily inclusive of all essential functions, and does not include all duties, responsibilities, and obligations of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, obligations, and functions of one's job can and will, as necessary, change as required by business necessity. The City of Granite Shoals employees will be evaluated in their job performance based on all aspects and functions of their position, whether or not specifically identified in this job description. Summary Operates equipment in order to construct and maintain streets and drainage systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates equipment engaged in the construction and maintenance of streets, including backhoe, dump truck, water truck, roller, and chipper.
• Trims trees and brush.
• Patches streets using asphalt cold mix.
• Creates street signs; and
• Assists with parks maintenance duties as directed.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a non-supervisory position.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduation or its equivalent plus two years of equipment operator experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge and experience of methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of roadways; and safe operation of the equipment used is required. (ie, Grater, Backhoe, Frontend Loader, Excavator, Dump Truck)

 *One year of equipment operator experience required.

Required Skill/Ability

Operate equipment used in street construction and maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class 'C' Texas driver’s license. (CDL Preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity; work with tools and equipment; drive vehicles or equipment; perform repetitive motions; perform work involving the entire body; and stand, walk, and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals. The employee frequently is required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work closely with others as part of a team. The work environment is noisy and distracting. The employee is required to be “on-call” on weekends and after hours to respond to emergencies.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.