EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

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　　EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

　　Salary

　　$1,347.91 - $1,671.62 Biweekly

　　Location

　　Houston, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　33114

　　Department

　　Houston Public Works

　　Division

　　Transportation & Drainage Operations (TDO)

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

　　Section: Transportation & Drainage Operations /TDO

　　Reporting Location: Various

　　Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm*

　　*Subject to change

　　DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　• 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 REQUIREMENTS

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

　　LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

　　Requires 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.

　　PREFERENCES

　　*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 INFORMATION

　　SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

　　However, 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.

　　To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6036.

　　If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6036. (TTY 7-1-1)

　　If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

　　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 Employer

　　The 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.

　　The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

　　Benefits include:

　　• Medical

　　• Dental

　　• Vision

　　• Wellness

　　• Life insurance

　　• Long-term disability

　　• Retirement pension

　　• 457 deferred compensation plan

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• 10 days of vacation each year

　　• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

　　• Flexible schedules

　　• Professional development opportunities

　　• Transportation/parking plan

　　• Section 125 pretax deductions

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

　　• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

　　For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

　　01

　　Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Please select your highest verifiable level of formal education completed.

　　Less than 12 years of formal education.

　　High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.

　　Associate's Degree or Higher

　　None of the above

　　03

　　How many verifiable months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or heavy equipment do you possess?

　　Less than 6 months

　　6 to 9 months

　　9 to 12 months

　　1 year to 2 years

　　2 years to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　No Experience

　　04

　　Do you have a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you have a valid current Texas driver's license Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　What type of CDL license do you have?

　　CDL - Class A

　　CDL - Class B

　　Class C

　　No License

　　07

　　Which of the following equipment do you have at least six (6) months of experience operating? (Check all that apply)

　　5/10 Ton Roller

　　Asphalt Distributor Truck

　　Bucket Truck

　　Bulldozer

　　Concrete Mixer

　　Dump Truck

　　Flatbed

　　Flusher (w/ Tanker Endorsement)

　　Front End Loader

　　Herbicide Spray Truck

　　Lowboy

　　Pothole Patcher

　　Slope Mower

　　Sweeper

　　Gradall

　　Excavator Backhoe

　　Boom Truck

　　Jet Eye

　　50 Ton Crane

　　Menzi-Muck (Spider Excavator)

　　None of the above

　　08

　　Wich area(s) of maintenance do you have experience in? (Check all that apply)

　　Ditch maintenance

　　Street maintenance

　　Storm Sewer Maintenance

　　Concrete Maintenance

　　Bridge Maintenance

　　Asphalt Maintenance

　　Vegetation (Mowing) Maintenance

　　None of the above

　　Required Question