Entry Level Equipment Operator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Operating characteristics and servicing of one or more types of solid waste handling equipment.

Work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and division operations.

Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment.

Safe driving principles and practices.

            Skill to:

Operate and care for a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment used in work assigned.

            Safely operate motor vehicles and equipment.

            Ability to:

            Perform minor equipment maintenance repairs.  

Make minor operating adjustments and recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment.  

            Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  

Complete assigned route by following written and printed instructions. 

            Read maps and write reports. 

            Maintain a safe driving record. 

            Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

            Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

            Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Equipment Operator II

            Ability to:

            Complete service route without direct supervision.

            Independently operate assigned solid waste equipment.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Equipment Operator I

            Experience:

            This is an entry-level position.

Previous experience in the safe operation of large commercial equipment is preferred.

Education/Training:

            A high school diploma or GED is required.

            License or Certificate:

A valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.

Equipment Operator II

Experience:

Thirty (30) days of experience with the operation and servicing of City of Abilene Solid Waste equipment and service router or prior equivalent experience is required.

Education/Training:

Completed training on assigned equipment as verified by the assigned training on a Training Completion form is required.

Completion of Solid Waste Equipment Training is required.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

            ­­___     Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

            ___     Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

            _X_     Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

            ___     Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

            ___     Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N         =          No

E         =          Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M         =          Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I           =          Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A         =          Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

_A_     Standing

_E_     Sitting

_M_    Walking

_M_    Lifting

_M_    Carrying

_M_    Pushing/Pulling

_M_    Overhead Work

_A_     Fine Dexterity

_E_     Kneeling

_E_     Crouching

_I__    Crawling

_E_     Bending

_E_     Twisting

_E_     Climbing

_E_     Balancing

_E_     Vision

_E_     Hearing

_E_     Talking

_E_     Other:  __Smell (in case of fire)_______