City of Houston hiring EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - CDL in Houston, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

Position Overview Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested Section: Transportation & Drainage Operations Reporting Location: Various* Workdays & Hours: Various* *Subject to change Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

• Operates Heavy Equipment such as (Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixer Truck, Boom Truck, Herbicide Spray Truck, Lowboy, Brush Hog, Slope Mower, Bulldozer, Excavator Backhoe, Flatbed, Gradall, Sweeper, Areal Lift, etc.) to transport equipment and /or materials to and from work sites.
• Operates light, medium, or heavy equipment; operates trucks to transport personnel, equipment, refuse and/or materials to and from work sites.
• Operates power tools, uses hand tools and performs a variety of skilled/manual tasks and activities, i.e. spraying, landscape, moving furniture, roofing, painting, infrastructure repairs, mowing, pouring concrete or asphalt, fabricating and installing traffic signs, installing pavement markings, repairing traffic signal infrastructure, etc. May assist with the cleaning and repair of sewer mains.
• Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures and precautions in the operation of equipment/tools at work/site.
• May investigate and respond to complaints from the public.
• Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records of assignments, service calls and/or maintenance and repairs of equipment and tools utilizing a data tracking system.
• May act as a lead of a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of 30-80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

This is a Tier I position and may require responding to emergency calls and working longer shifts including sleeping in the facility during an emergency.Minimum Requirements EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.

Experience RequirementsSix (6) months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment are required.

License RequirementsRequires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on the type of equipment the position is assigned to operate.

PREFERENCESApplicants with a valid, current CDL License, HS diploma or GED.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATIONSELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED NoneHowever, the department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 13 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov . Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

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All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE - Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.