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JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator (Ditching) (Job #3501)

Exempt: Classified: X

REPORT TO: Foreman

DEPT/DIV: Public Works/Streets & Drainage

STARTING SALARY: $11.50/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Operates any or all of the following light to medium weight equipment: 2 to 14 yard dump truck, two ton stake bed truck, front end loader. Operates other types of equipment on a temporary relief basis. Repairs and maintains streets, ditches, trenches and hauls various material. Performs manual tasks as needed.

Other Job Functions: Cleans catch basins, sets grades, shovels, assist in grading ditches and fills sand bags. Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works outside in all kinds of weather; may be exposed to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, constant noise, and working in trenches and ditches; also exposed to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, chemical and gas vapor hazards. Must be available to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, overtime as needed. Subject to 24 hour call out.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the operating procedures and servicing requirements of assigned equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment; knowledge of potential work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment; knowledge of setting grades.

Skills/Abilities: Skilled in the operation and servicing of various equipment; ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around traffic, construction sites and work areas; ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment; ability to perform manual labor; ability to make simple mathematical calculations; ability to read and write and to follow oral and written instructions; ability to make independent decisions.

Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees, hears and drives; frequently lifts, carries, pulls and pushes objects weighing up to 100 lbs., climbs, cleans, sits, stands, twists body, walks, and writes by hand; infrequently squats, stoops, kneels and uses a calculator.

Education/Experience: Completion of eight (8) school grades required; High school graduate or equivalent preferred; minimum six (6) months experience in the operation and servicing of heavy trucks and equipment used in road construction and ditching operations required. Experience in the operation and maintenance of a backhoe preferred. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of heavy equipment. A skills/written test will be administered.

Other: Must possess a valid Class B/CDL driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Class B/CDL driver's license with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

00568-S2-02-07-5506-7080601-237310 EquipOper_Ditching SD 05/05/08 I/O

The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.