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City of Plano · 1 month ago

Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior - Utility Operations

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$25.21/hr - $37.82/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Plano is seeking skilled and dedicated Public Works Equipment Operators to help maintain and enhance vital infrastructure. This role involves operating specialized equipment for the installation, repair, and maintenance of essential utilities. Candidates can apply for either the Public Works Equipment Operator or Senior Public Works Equipment Operator positions, depending on their experience level.

GovernmentInformation ServicesPublic SafetyPublic TransportationWaste Management

Responsibilities

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

Sets up job sites; verifies work area is secured with the proper use of cones and barricades

Loads and unloads tractors

Services water mains, taps, and valves; paints and flushes fire hydrants; checks manholes; raises meter boxes

May assist in training and leading the work activities of others

Qualification

Texas Class A CDLHeavy equipment operationConstruction methodsSafety standardsCommunication skills

Required

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

Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing

Operating light equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of assigned functional operations

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

Texas Class A commercial driver's license prior to 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

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

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