EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

City Of Amarillo • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator II position involves operating front-end loaders and medium construction equipment for the maintenance and construction of city streets, alleys, and facilities. This role requires skilled operation of equipment, occasional supervision, and the ability to perform manual labor as needed. The operator is responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained and operational, and may be called upon for emergency snow removal and other tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum eighth (8th) grade education and two (2) years experience in the operation of light and medium equipment and trucks.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class 'A' Commercial Driver License with Tanker 'N' endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of a sixteen hour training class in safety and barricading within probationary year.

Nice To Haves

• High school education and experience on front-end loader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders of up to 2 ½ cu.yd. capacity.
• Checks tires, oil, lubricant and water levels, lights and fuel in trucks, loaders or other equipment being operated.
• Maintains stockpile locations, shaping and arranging materials as needed.
• Loads any loose or stockpiled material onto trucks for moving or hauling purposes.
• Removes and excavates top soil, overburden, and subgrade or other like material.
• Responsible for snow removal or any other area appropriate for loader application.
• Washes, lubricates, adjusts and performs minor repairs on equipment operated.
• Completes daily job reports.
• Performs manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
• Operates loader-mounted or truck mounted snow plows and sand spreaders during emergencies.
• Operates equipment in other comparable pay categories or is willing to train as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24 hour emergency call out.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
• Opportunities for growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED