Equipment Operator I - Streets

Summary This position encompasses a variety of tasks to include but are not limited to operating a dump truck, rollers and other equipment while performing tasks related to street and alley reconstruction.  Installation and maintenance of signs, as part of the Sign Maintenance Crew, and assisting with traffic counts and pavement markings as part of the R.O.W Crew.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Crew Assignments Reconstruction Crew Operates various trucks: dump truck, backhoe, loader, roller, etc. while performing tasks related to street reconstruction and maintenance of City streets, alleys, drainages, rights-of-way, and other property Hauls dirt, road base, asphalt, water, pipe, equipment, debris, and other material used Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks associated such as shoveling, hammering, and picking Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment    Right of Way (R.O.W) Crew Responds to calls regarding drainage, storm drain, and traffic obstructions; street glass; overhanging tree limbs; overgrown vegetation obstructing visibility; street mud and silt; alley repairs; downed signs; vandalism; street sweeping; ice and snow sanding; and flood barricade deployment Assists with the installation and maintenance of pavement markings in the city, in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TXMUTCD) Maintains alleyways and rights-of-way by operating equipment such as weed trimmers, lawn mowers, and chainsaws Assists setting out traffic counters for annual traffic counts, traffic signal warrant studies, stop warrant studies and traffic analysis   Sign Crew Constructs, installs, replaces street and traffic signs Constructs and paints barricades; strip and / or reface used sign blanks Checks, cleans, and maintains equipment Sets up cones and barricades, flags traffic, assists with traffic counts  Trims tree limbs from signs; removes broken tree limbs from streets   All Crew Member – Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works in emergency situations with sanding oil spills and frozen streets, etc.  Assists other crews in the performance of duties as needed Rotates on-call for nights, weekends, and emergency calls  Inspects and maintains equipment and tools Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines Performs other duties as assigned   Minimum Qualifications Internal Candidates High School diploma or equivalent One (1) year of City of Temple experience External Candidates High School diploma or equivalent   Certificates and Licenses Internal Candidates: Class A CDL Flagger Training TXLTAP Training - 32 Hrs External Candidates: Class A CDL Flagger Training within 6 months TXLTAP Training OR two (2) years of experience truck driving and construction equipment, then 32 Hrs TXLTAP within 6 months