Driver/Equipment Operator Job at City of West University Place, TX

City of West University Place, TX West University Place, TX

Job Summary
Performs maintenance and/or operational activities in assigned area of responsibility. Depending on assignment, typical duties may include: preparing routine reports; providing customer service; performing skilled repairs to equipment, buildings, infrastructure and/or other related items; troubleshooting systems; identifying potential areas of operational concern; and/or, performing other related activities. Essential Duties
1. Collects and transports solid waste and recyclables by driving on assigned routes. Work may involve training contract laborers on procedures for collection

2. Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment, machines, and vehicles to include hand and power tools, heavy duty excavators, jet trucks, street sweeper vehicles, and/or sludge press machines; inspects equipment and machines for operational functionality.

3. Inspects, maintains, and performs skilled repairs on vehicles; work may involve identifying and troubleshooting applicable systems and equipment; and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

4. Provides customer service by providing assistance and information to the public, vendors, and other internal/external departments or agencies, to facilitate events or operations related to assigned area of function.

5. Prepares, maintains, updates, and/or forwards records, reports, logs, bills, check lists, service orders, and other documentation; and maintains and/or updates databases and online systems, to ensure timely and accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Position requires a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge - ~ Applicable tools and equipment related to assigned area of operation;

~ Applicable principles, policies, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility;

~ Occupational hazards and safe work methods;
~ Basic mathematics;

~ General maintenance principles, methods, and techniques;

~ Applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations. Skills - ~ Performing skilled labor and maintenance in assigned area of responsibility;

~ Operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery;
~ Preparing and maintaining basic records;

~ Reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints;

~ Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information. Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; incumbents may also be expected to travel.


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