Equipment Operator II (Code Compliance-Civil Service)

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The Equipment Operator II operates light to moderately complex construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City of Dallas' facilities and utilities. Uses control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

• Knowledge of equipment operation and capabilities.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the safety procedures at all times.
• Strong motor skills and eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Skill in performing minor mechanical repair and maintenance work.
• Ability to operate numerous types of equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to control speed and direction of light and moderately complex motorized equipment.
• Sufficient knowledge of English to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Four (4) years of experience operating variety of light to medium equipment (e.g., backhoe, roto boom, front-end loaders, etc.) used in excavation, construction, utility, landfill and/or street sweeping operations.  

• Texas Driver's License with good driving record.
• Valid A Commercial Driver’s License Class (CDL). Commercial Driver’s License Class B and/or Texas Commission on Environmental Quality License may be substituted for certain departments.
• Texas Driver's License with good driving record.
• Applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.