Heavy Equipment Operator I

San Antonio River Authority

San Antonio, TX

Expired: April 29, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

Other

Job Closes: 04/28/2024
Reporting Location : 2210 Emilo Guerra Dr, San Antonio TX, 78214

M-Th 6:30am - 5:00PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

Operates and maintains field equipment in a safe manner, and performs manual labor necessary to maintain flood channel stability and flood water control.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Operates and maintains construction and agricultural heavy equipment such as dozers, backhoes, tract loaders, bobcats, excavators, dump trucks, maintainers, agricultural tractors, shredders, augers, plows, power tools, telehandler, gasoline mowers, vehicles and other equipment used for vegetative, structural, and channel maintenance.
Performs routine and emergency maintenance checks and repairs on equipment, vehicles, and structures. Services and/or repairs motor vehicles, small engines, tractors, construction equipment, and farm equipment.
Performs welding to assemble and repair structural forms such as trailers, hitches, equipment, buildings, flood gates, and other equipment.
Applies herbicides for control of noxious weeds following proper procedure under general supervision.
Operates a low center of gravity tractor to maintain vegetation on earthen dam slopes with up to 30º angle slope.
Repairs erosion using hard and soft approaches (rock, riprap, soil lifts, erosion blankets) with various pieces of equipment and tools.
Supports and assists with linear trail maintenance, lighting, plumbing, and other amenities along the Mission Reach Project.
Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position does not directly supervise any employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and at least three (3) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of landscape or agricultural equipment or vocational training in agriculture; and at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience servicing motor vehicles and various types of farm or construction equipment; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Within six (6) months of employment: ability to attain a “Handlers Verification Card” for herbicide application
Within one (1) year of employment: ability to obtain a Commercial “A” driver’s license
Confined space entry certification within (1) one year of employment
Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

Basic carpentry and plumbing
Welding with arc or mig
Stormwater pollution prevention and management practices
Safety practices and emergency procedures
Mechanics and preventative maintenance

Skills and Abilities:

Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Read, analyze, and interpret documents, instruction manuals, policies and procedures
Customer service
Work as part of a team
Swimming ability
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.