Heavy Equipment Operator I (Street Maintenance) Job at MedStar Health in Garland
MedStar Health, Garland, TX, United States, 75049
Summary
Responsible for operating heavy equipment and vehicles in the maintenance and repair of streets and alleys.
Starting Salary: $20.72 - $23.29 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10-hour workdays
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operate 12-yard dump truck.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project. Transport materials between job sites.
Operate specialized pieces of equipment to: level lift various types of pavements, patch various types of pavements with hot and cold asphalt, crack seal various types of pavements with a hot tar sealant, grade unimproved alleys
Address citizen concerns on the job site.
Attend safety meetings on a monthly basis.
Inspect the overall safety of various job projects. Maintain safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.
Ensure all safety equipment is being utilized on a daily basis.
Inspect and maintain assigned equipment. Perform pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated.
Keep work location and vehicle(s) in order.
Operate heavy equipment in clearing of streets and/or alleys during foul weather incidents.
Operate/train on specialized pieces of heavy equipment in the absence of Heavy Equipment Crew Leader.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
2+ years of related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of related experience
1+ years of experience training on/operating heavy equipment
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more several times daily.
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