Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Public Works Equipment Operator - Utility Operations

SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community? The City of Plano is seeking skilled and dedicated Public Works Equipment Operators to help maintain and enhance our vital infrastructure! Whether you're an experienced operator or looking to take the next step in your career, we have exciting opportunities for a Public Works Equipment Operators or Senior Public Works Equipment Operators.

As a Public Works Equipment Operator, you'll be at the heart of our utility operations, using specialized equipment to install, repair, and maintain essential infrastructure. Those with advanced experience can step into the Senior Public Works Equipment Operator role, where you'll take on additional leadership and technical responsibilities. If you're passionate about serving your community, operating heavy equipment, and working with a dynamic team, this is your chance to make a difference. Apply today and build a career that keeps our city running!

What sets us apart?

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the City of Plano community

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Chose of working 4, 10 hour days, or 5, 8 hour days, opportunity for over-time
• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job - and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Public Works Equipment Operator or the Senior Public Works Equipment Operator classification. The range for the Public Works Equipment Operator is $21.50 - $24.73 per hour; and for the Senior Public Works Equipment Operator is $23.71 - $27.27 per hour.

Public Works Equipment Operator (The job description for the Senior Public Works Equipment Operator is below.)

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Public Works Equipment Operator series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Immediate supervision is available upon request. This class is distinguished from Public Works Equipment Operator, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in routine construction, repair, and routine maintenance tasks, repairs City streets and sidewalks.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Calculates the amount of materials needed for tasks.
• Services water mains, taps, and valves; paints fire hydrants.
• Performs traffic control around work sites.
• Cuts trees and brush; remove brush, debris, and trash from streets, right-of-ways, and storm drains.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs all related duties.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent is responsible for: inspecting assigned equipment to ensure it is in operable condition; identifying potential safety hazards; use of safe work methods and safety equipment; operating equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator's Manual.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of equipment; routine construction, repair, and maintenance methods; basic safety standards and practices for the operation of tools and equipment.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating light equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of assigned functional operations.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in construction which included operation of light equipment.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class A commercial driver's license prior to employment. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, streets, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand tools, power tools, and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, dust, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Senior Public Works Equipment Operator

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Public Works Equipment Operator, Senior is responsible for operating specialized equipment in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities in assigned area of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Public Works Equipment Operator series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in routine construction, repair, and routine maintenance tasks; repairs City streets and sidewalks.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains vehicles and equipment; completes pre-trip inspections sheets for vehicles.
• Sets up job sites; verifies work area is secured with the proper use of cones and barricades.
• Loads and unloads tractors.
• Calculates the amount of materials needed for tasks.
• Services water mains, taps, and valves; paints and flushes fire hydrants; checks manholes; raises meter boxes.
• Performs traffic control around work sites.
• Cuts trees and brush; remove brush, debris, and trash from streets, right-of-ways, and storm drains.
• May assist in training and leading the work activities of others.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs all related duties.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent is responsible for: inspecting assigned equipment to ensure it is in operable condition; identifying potential safety hazards; use of safe work methods and safety equipment; operating equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator's Manual. Incumbent must determine proper methods on each project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Proper methods of equipment operation and maintenance; safety policies, procedures, and practices; work leadership techniques; OSHA regulations; proper set up of traffic control devices including cones and barricades.

Skill in: Operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment and power tools; reading and interpreting water and sewer maps; communicating clearly both verbally and in writing;

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of construction or similar experience, which includes the operation of heavy equipment.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class A commercial driver's license prior to employment. Additional Water/ Wastewater certifications as required.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings, streets, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand tools, power tools, and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, dust, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.