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Overview
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Equipment Support maintenance equipment; light and heavy vehicles on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor work, which will be completed alone or as part of a crew. You will perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., operate heavy equipment, and perform work in street management. Work includes planning on-site work, maintenance, clean and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. Report to work during all significant weather events or random incidents. This position is designated among essential personnel and reports to work during all significant weather events or random incidents. Responsibilities
Generates monthly performance reports, develops, and maintains various records and reports, utilizes a computer system or tablet for work orders, memos, reports, and other correspondence as required, and prepares daily team performance reports. Oversees the sealing of roadway cracks, pours, and finishes concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards. Experience safely operating specialized trucks/machinery/heavy equipment used within each of the divisions such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Volumetric Cement Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Milling Machine, Grade-all, Maintainer-Motor Grade, Backhoe/Loader, Skid Loader, and other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction. Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status, inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development. Maintains records; and prepares daily team performance reports. Inputs, manages, and utilizes inspection and other data and communications using City Works database and Geographic Information System (GIS). Functions in a leadership and supervisory role onsite; assigns and reviews work of team members, and trains personnel. Identifies hazards to determine if the job can be performed safely; conducts required safety checks. Maintains a safe work area, including placing and removing cones, barricades, warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites to ensure safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the jobsite if returning later. Drives and operates various Street Department equipment and vehicles to accomplish tasks including hauling, dumping, and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt, plowing snow, picking up and hauling debris, and transporting Street Department equipment, tools and material. Performs various vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including performing preventative maintenance and assisting mechanics as needed. Report equipment failures/deficiencies to the supervisor as required. Assist with the sealing of roadway cracks, place hot or cold asphalt mix and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards. Experience safely operating specialized trucks/machinery/heavy equipment used within each of the divisions, such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Milling Machine, Grade all, Maintainer, Backhoe/Loader, Skid Loader, and other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction. Maintains a safe work area, including places and removes cones, barricades, and warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if retuning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions, safe use, mix and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels, and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices. Other Job Functions
Fill in during absence of Foreman to manage crews. Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Foreman of need repairs. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed. Performs other duties and functions as assigned, required, or directed, or which are necessary, readily apparent, or related to other duties and responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of highways, roads curbs and gutters. Safely and correctly apply road construction and maintenance techniques. Safely operate light and heavy road maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of how to safely operate, but not limited to gas-powered jack hammers, tampers, and saws, backhoes, grade all, 1- or 2- ton trucks, mini and large excavators, off-road vehicles, skid steers, chainsaws. Ability to adhere to the personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individually provided PPE in a functional condition. All uniforms and PPE should be clean and equipped when scheduled to work. Attend shifts in accordance with company policy. This position is subject to respond to emergencies after normal working hours. Occasional overtime required. Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift change. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and officials, representative of outside agencies, and general public. Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public. Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively, as required. Knowledge and adherence to all applicable State and Federal laws; local ordinances; City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge and adherence to Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws and statues relating to the given position. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Suite, Data base management, web applications. Endeavors to continuously improve the services provided to the citizens of Tyler. Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics: Job requires to be able to twist and kneel up to 6 hours daily; bend, turn, climb, crouch and crawl up to 2 hours daily; stoop up to 3 hours daily; walk, sit, and stand up to 4 hours daily; grasp objects up to 8 hours daily, lift and carry up to 80 lbs., push or pull up to 20-lbs., grasp up to 8-hours. May be exposed to vehicular traffic and must follow all maintenance of traffic (MOT) procedures. Environmental factors
This is an essential department; all staff will be called to serve with all storms, catastrophes, emergencies, or as otherwise needed. Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours. Working within confined spaces can be necessary for some tasks. Working in the proximity of light and heavy machinery. Education and Experience
Must have five (5) years of experience operating equipment in a safe manner around others, as well as the mechanical experience to make minor repairs on the equipment listed above. Must have a valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with a clear driving record throughout the length of employment. Must have a strong work ethic and able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. High School diploma or GED preferred. Supervisory principles and practices and organizational personnel policies and procedures, as well as proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers. A combination of education, experience, or training that has prepared the incumbent to perform the essential duties of the position may be considered. EEO and Miscellaneous
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal. The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’s Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
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The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Equipment Support maintenance equipment; light and heavy vehicles on assigned projects or activities of a public works nature. The position requires manual labor work, which will be completed alone or as part of a crew. You will perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., operate heavy equipment, and perform work in street management. Work includes planning on-site work, maintenance, clean and service equipment, emergency needs, vehicles, tools, and work area. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at work sites. Report to work during all significant weather events or random incidents. This position is designated among essential personnel and reports to work during all significant weather events or random incidents. Responsibilities
Generates monthly performance reports, develops, and maintains various records and reports, utilizes a computer system or tablet for work orders, memos, reports, and other correspondence as required, and prepares daily team performance reports. Oversees the sealing of roadway cracks, pours, and finishes concrete, places hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards. Experience safely operating specialized trucks/machinery/heavy equipment used within each of the divisions such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Volumetric Cement Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Milling Machine, Grade-all, Maintainer-Motor Grade, Backhoe/Loader, Skid Loader, and other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction. Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status, inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development. Maintains records; and prepares daily team performance reports. Inputs, manages, and utilizes inspection and other data and communications using City Works database and Geographic Information System (GIS). Functions in a leadership and supervisory role onsite; assigns and reviews work of team members, and trains personnel. Identifies hazards to determine if the job can be performed safely; conducts required safety checks. Maintains a safe work area, including placing and removing cones, barricades, warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites to ensure safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the jobsite if returning later. Drives and operates various Street Department equipment and vehicles to accomplish tasks including hauling, dumping, and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt, plowing snow, picking up and hauling debris, and transporting Street Department equipment, tools and material. Performs various vehicle and equipment maintenance duties, including performing preventative maintenance and assisting mechanics as needed. Report equipment failures/deficiencies to the supervisor as required. Assist with the sealing of roadway cracks, place hot or cold asphalt mix and other materials required for general road maintenance and repairs to required standards. Experience safely operating specialized trucks/machinery/heavy equipment used within each of the divisions, such as the Hot Mix Patch Truck, Asphalt Distributor, Milling Machine, Grade all, Maintainer, Backhoe/Loader, Skid Loader, and other light/heavy equipment engaged in highly complex road reconstruction. Maintains a safe work area, including places and removes cones, barricades, and warning devices, and/or directs traffic at work sites to ensure the safety of work crew and public; cleans up work sites upon completion of the job; picks up all tools and equipment; secures the job site if retuning later; washes vehicles and equipment as needed; cleans up shop areas; maintains tools and equipment in safe and operable conditions, safe use, mix and dilute all chemicals according to direction labels, and when operating motor vehicles, observe safe driving principles and practices. Other Job Functions
Fill in during absence of Foreman to manage crews. Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Foreman of need repairs. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed. Performs other duties and functions as assigned, required, or directed, or which are necessary, readily apparent, or related to other duties and responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of highways, roads curbs and gutters. Safely and correctly apply road construction and maintenance techniques. Safely operate light and heavy road maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of how to safely operate, but not limited to gas-powered jack hammers, tampers, and saws, backhoes, grade all, 1- or 2- ton trucks, mini and large excavators, off-road vehicles, skid steers, chainsaws. Ability to adhere to the personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individually provided PPE in a functional condition. All uniforms and PPE should be clean and equipped when scheduled to work. Attend shifts in accordance with company policy. This position is subject to respond to emergencies after normal working hours. Occasional overtime required. Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift change. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and officials, representative of outside agencies, and general public. Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public. Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively, as required. Knowledge and adherence to all applicable State and Federal laws; local ordinances; City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge and adherence to Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws and statues relating to the given position. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Suite, Data base management, web applications. Endeavors to continuously improve the services provided to the citizens of Tyler. Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics: Job requires to be able to twist and kneel up to 6 hours daily; bend, turn, climb, crouch and crawl up to 2 hours daily; stoop up to 3 hours daily; walk, sit, and stand up to 4 hours daily; grasp objects up to 8 hours daily, lift and carry up to 80 lbs., push or pull up to 20-lbs., grasp up to 8-hours. May be exposed to vehicular traffic and must follow all maintenance of traffic (MOT) procedures. Environmental factors
This is an essential department; all staff will be called to serve with all storms, catastrophes, emergencies, or as otherwise needed. Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours. Working within confined spaces can be necessary for some tasks. Working in the proximity of light and heavy machinery. Education and Experience
Must have five (5) years of experience operating equipment in a safe manner around others, as well as the mechanical experience to make minor repairs on the equipment listed above. Must have a valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with a clear driving record throughout the length of employment. Must have a strong work ethic and able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. High School diploma or GED preferred. Supervisory principles and practices and organizational personnel policies and procedures, as well as proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers. A combination of education, experience, or training that has prepared the incumbent to perform the essential duties of the position may be considered. EEO and Miscellaneous
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal. The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate’s Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor’s Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
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