Equipment Operator (Urban Forestry)

Full Job Description

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing skilled work operating light to heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, brush, tree material, or other material in the maintenance or construction of parks, streets, and other public properties. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
5800 Historic Old Highway 90

Work Hours
6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate seasonal adjustments, evening coverage, weekends, and holiday shiftwork based on department needs.

Requirements

• Operates a 10 cy or less dump trucks to and from work locations, construction sites, etc.
• Removal of trees and proper tree trimming in Parks
• Plant trees in Parks
• Performs minor maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Assists with Urban Forestry outreach and tree adoptions
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work related to various maintenance and construction activities.
• May prepare a daily log of activities.
• Cleans and removes debris from streets, parks, drainage, ditches, City parks, and other areas, frequently lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Removes brush from drainage inlets.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from work sites.
• May assist in the placement of barricades, signs, flashers, and safety cones.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance:
• One (1) year of experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment or completion of an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program.
• Must obtain a Valid Texas Commercial Class "B" Driver's License plus all required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree trimming, and maintenance.
• Experience operating brush truck, chipper, bucket truck, chipper truck, chain saws and pole saws.

Applicant Information

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and limitations of the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of basic construction methods and practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to the equipment being operated.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices.
• Ability to learn proper equipment operating procedures, methods, and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• 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.