Equipment Operator - Storm Water Operations (Vegetation & Street Sweeping)

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work operating light to heavy equipment used to maintain vegetation within city channels, rights-of-way, and medians. Additional responsibilities may include operation equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of streets, and other public properties. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
6927 W. Commerce (Southwest Service Center), San Antonio, Texas 78228
Work Hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Summer) and 6:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. (Winter) Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday

• Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Removes brush and trash from drainage inlets.
• May assist in the placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones.
• Cleans and removes debris from streets, parks, drainage, ditches, City parks, and other areas, frequently lifting materials weighting up to 50 pounds.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities.
• Operates a 10 cy or less dump trucks to and from work locations, construction sites, etc.
• May prepare a daily log of activities.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.
• Operates large tractors, zero turn mowers, and various hand tools used to maintain vegetation within city channels, rights-of-way and medians.

• One (1) year of experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment.
• Must obtain a Valid Texas Commercial Class "B" Driver's License plus all required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

• Experience operating tractor mowers and/or street sweepers.
• CDL "B" CDL Driver's License.
• Current DOT Medical Certification.

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

• Working conditions are primarily outside in a construction site environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, traffic construction dust, damp/wet surfaces, overhead power lines, high noise, oily surfaces, liquid asphalt, and lime.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of operating characteristics and limitations of the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Knowledge of basic construction methods and practices.
• Ability to learn proper equipment operating procedures, methods, and practices.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.