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City of Temple, TX

Equipment Operator I - Streets

City of Temple, TX, Temple, Texas, us, 76508

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Summary This position encompasses a variety of tasks to include but are not limited to operating a dump truck, rollers and other equipment while performing tasks related to street and alley reconstruction. Installation and maintenance of signs, as part of the Sign Maintenance Crew, and assisting with traffic counts and pavement markings as part of the R.O.W Crew.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Crew Assignments Reconstruction Crew

Operates various trucks: dump truck, backhoe, loader, roller, etc., while performing tasks related to street reconstruction and maintenance of City streets, alleys, drainages, rights-of-way, and other property

Hauls dirt, road base, asphalt, water, pipe, equipment, debris, and other material used

Uses hand tools and equipment for tasks such as shoveling, hammering, and picking

Performs routine preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment

Right of Way (R.O.W) Crew

Responds to calls regarding drainage, storm drain, and traffic obstructions; street glass; overhanging tree limbs; overgrown vegetation obstructing visibility; street mud and silt; alley repairs; downed signs; vandalism; street sweeping; ice and snow sanding; and flood barricade deployment

Assists with the installation and maintenance of pavement markings in the city, in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TXMUTCD)

Maintains alleyways and rights-of-way by operating equipment such as weed trimmers, lawn mowers, and chainsaws

Assists setting out traffic counters for annual traffic counts, traffic signal warrant studies, stop warrant studies and traffic analysis

Sign Crew

Constructs, installs, replaces street and traffic signs

Constructs and paints barricades; strip and / or reface used sign blanks

Checks, cleans, and maintains equipment

Sets up cones and barricades, flags traffic, assists with traffic counts

Trims tree limbs from signs; removes broken tree limbs from streets

All Crew Member – Additional Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Works in emergency situations with sanding oil spills and frozen streets, etc.

Assists other crews in the performance of duties as needed

Rotates on-call for nights, weekends, and emergency calls

Inspects and maintains equipment and tools

Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Internal Candidates:

High School diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of City of Temple experience

External Candidates:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates and Licenses

Internal Candidates:

Class A CDL

Flagger Training

TXLTAP Training - 32 Hrs

External Candidates:

Class A CDL

Flagger Training within 6 months

TXLTAP Training OR two (2) years of experience truck driving and construction equipment, then 32 Hrs TXLTAP within 6 months

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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