Equipment Operator I (Ingleside, Tx)

Salary Not Available

Position range in San Patricio County $19.18 - $26.70 Per hour

Equipment Operator I (Ingleside, Tx)

CITY OF INGLESIDE

Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location: Ingleside, TX - 78362

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16817123

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 1/28/2025

Updated: 4/3/2025

Expires: 5/2/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.

HS

06

Help for . Opens a new window.

Help for . Opens a new window.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs semiskilled work operating a variety of light to medium automotive, construction, and specialty equipment in the performance of a variety of public works installation and maintenance activities, maintaining and performing minor maintenance on assigned equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment such as backhoe, small excavators, mowers, packers, rollers, skid loaders, tractors, all trucks and similar motorized vehicles,

and small equipment such as chain saws and hand tools.

Checks street signs and makes repairs or replaces, as needed.

Clears and repairs catch basins, culverts, ditches, storm drains, water, and sewer lines; removes heavy brush and debris.

Operates landscaping equipment and performs a variety of grounds keeping tasks; maintains rights-of-ways and landscaped areas; assists in the removal and trimming of trees.

Operates asphalt patching and other equipment to pave potholes and repair utility cuts, raising valves and manhole covers in preparation for resurfacing, constructing curb and

gutter and sidewalks, and other tasks.

Operates equipment in street and pedestrian traffic, around other ground utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill.

Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Serves as Brush Truck Operator as needed or required.

Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a sage work environment

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Moderate Supervision

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education - High school diploma or GED

Experience - Moderate experience in operation of light and medium motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance of streets and drainage, or equivalent

combination of education and experience.

License or Certificate - Valid driver's license in the State of Texas (Class C required; Class B preferred).

Must obtain a Class B driver's license within 6 months of hire date. Failure to obtain or maintain the required license could result in reclassification or termination of

employment.

Special Requirements - May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands herein 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 these essential job functions.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.

Work regularly requires standing; walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; climbing or balancing; frequently requires sitting and reaching with hands and arms; and

occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting.

Work has standard vision requirements.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Required Education: High School Diploma/ GED Required Experience: Moderate experience

Combination OK? Yes License or Certificate: Valid Texas DL Weight: 10-50 lbs. Environment: Noisy Physical Activity: Heavy

Work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibrations; and occasionally requires

wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), and exposure to the risk of electrical shock.

Work is generally in a noisy location (e.g. on or near noisy equipment).

Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.