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City of Houston · 5 days ago

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The City of Houston is seeking an Equipment Technician to operate heavy equipment and power tools for various tasks within the Houston Water/Wastewater Operations division. The role involves maintaining equipment, transporting materials, and ensuring safety procedures are followed at work sites.

HospitalityNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment and power tools to perform a series of skilled/manual activities and tasks and/or to transport materials, personnel, and supplies to complete work assignments

Operates heavy equipment such as (Dump Trucks, Front End Loader, Boom Truck, Truck mounted Boom Crane Lowboy, Mini-Excavator, Excavator Backhoe, Flatbed, Vac-Con and Bucket Truck) to transport equipment and/or materials to and from work sites

Operates power tools, uses hand tools and performs a variety of skilled/manual tasks and activities, i.e. painting, infrastructure repairs, mowing

May assist with the cleaning and repair of sewer mains

Maintains, cleans, and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities

Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment

Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at the worksite

May investigate and respond to complaints

Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records of assignments, service calls and/or maintenance and repairs of equipment and tools utilizing a work order system

May act as a lead on a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationPower tools proficiencyWastewater equipment maintenanceForklift experienceBackhoe experienceCrane truck experienceBasic math skillsSafety procedures adherenceTeam coordination

Required

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment

Six (6) months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment are required

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving

May be required to have a valid Class A or B Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) based on the type of equipment the position is assigned to operate

Preferred

Preference will be given to applicants with wastewater equipment maintenance, forklift, backhoe, & crane truck experience

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6

Company

City of Houston

Glassdoor3.2

The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstontx.gov

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