TXA Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The position maintains a clean work area and equipment in proper maintenance condition, directs vehicles to dumping areas, and ensures trailers are properly loaded and unloaded.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ensure trailers are properly loaded and unloaded.

• Maintain a clean work area.

• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment.

• Responsible for directing all city vehicles to a designated dumping area.

• Keep an updated trailer count throughout the shift and report to Yard Supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year related medium or heavy equipment experience and/or specialized training;
• Excellent driving skills for large, heavy equipment;
• Able to read and interpret documents such as a Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR), accident reporting and safety rules and procedures, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and other paperwork used in operations;
• Basic math skills;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with drivers, helpers, and supervisors; and
• Able to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, safety rules, short correspondence, and memos.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or its equivalent