EQUIPMENT WORKER (HEAVY) FMD

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　　EQUIPMENT WORKER (HEAVY) FMD

　　Salary

　　$18.87 - $20.95 Hourly

　　Location

　　6200 Wheeler

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　33107

　　Department

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Division

　　Facilities Management & Development

　　Opening Date

　　01/11/2024

　　Closing Date

　　4/11/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

　　DIVISION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

　　SECTION: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

　　WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON-FRI; 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM*

　　*Subject to change

　　DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking an Equipment Worker (Heavy) to join its Facilities Management and Development team.

　　Potential Candidate will play a key role in:

　　Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment to perform a series of manual activities and tasks and/or to transport materials, personnel and supplies to complete work assignments.

　　Operates heavy equipment and operates trucks to transport equipment, refuse and/or materials to and from work sites.

　　Assignments will include maintaining/creating trails and parking lots; Cut/add swells for drainage; Installs wood bollards, car stops, etc.; demolition of buildings; Opening up areas for new development (remove brush and debris); Moving storage containers and bleachers; assisting other divisions with moving of equipment or stalled vehicles; other assignments as assigned.

　　Main equipment used: Maintainer, Backhoe, Tractor Trailer, Roller Asphalt Paver, Crane, Gradall, Excavator, Box Blades, Dozer, Sweepers, Rubber Tire Loaders.

　　Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e. moving storage containers, digging manholes, pouring asphalt.

　　Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, and tools.

　　Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials and equipment needed for assignments.

　　Observes and always follow safety procedures and precautions.

　　May investigate and respond to complaints.

　　Prepares and maintains reports, forms and records. May act as a lead of a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.

　　Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　This position is designated among essential personnel under the City of Houston’s Emergency Management Policy .

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Six (6) months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.

　　LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

　　Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate (AP 2-2).

　　PREFERENCES

　　Applicants with the following attributes are highly preferred:

　　Class A CDL.

　　Applicants who can work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday Shifts are highly preferred.

　　Applicants with experience using the following equipment are highly preferred: Excavator, Dump Trucks with trailer, Maintainer, Backhoe, Tractor Trailer, Roller Ashphalt Paver, Crane, Gradall, Box Blades, Dozer, Sweepers and Rubber Tire Loaders.

　　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

　　The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

　　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 posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

　　To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7091.

　　If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-7091 . (TTY 7-1-1)

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

　　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.

　　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

　　What is the highest level of education you have completed?

　　Less than 9th grade completed

　　9th to 11th grade completed

　　High School diploma/GED

　　Associate's degree or higher

　　03

　　It is a very important part of the selection process to submit your education documentation. Have you attached your education document to your application (i.e. High School diploma/GED, Associate's degree, etc.)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　How many years of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment, plant, automotive/truck equipment and attachments do you have?

　　Less than 6 months experience

　　6 months - 1 year experience

　　2 - 3 years experience

　　4 years or more experience

　　05

　　Please check all which you have verifiable experience operating. (Be sure to include in your previous Work Experience which will be verified).

　　Maintainer

　　Backhoe

　　Sweeper

　　Excavator

　　Dozer

　　Rubber Tire Loader

　　Dump Trucks with trailer

　　Roller Asphalt Paver

　　Cranes

　　Tractor Trailers

　　06

　　Do you have a VALID/CURRENT Commercial Driver's license?

　　Class A

　　Class B

　　None of the above

　　07

　　Have you entered all work history on the application? Failure to include all employment will result in a delay in processing your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question