About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled and lead work operating one of several types of heavy equipment used to excavate, load, transfer, or move dirt, gravel, or other material in the maintenance or construction of parks, streets, and other public properties. Exercises technical supervision over assigned crews.

May be assigned to work at any of the following Service Center locations

Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, San Antonio, Texas 78233
Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78220
Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78254
West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78228
Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, San Antonio Texas 78228

Work Hours
Varies based on assigned location and/or the needs of the department

Position Duties

Operates cranes, graders, excavators, bulldozers, tractor trailers, milling machines and paving machines and other types of light to heavy equipment.
Executes work instructions and directs subordinate employees in performing maintenance and construction tasks.
Performs inspections and minor maintenance or service checks on equipment and vehicles.
Prepares reports and work orders, and maintains logs and time sheets.
Participates in training employees in the use of equipment.
Transports tools, vehicles, and equipment to and from job sites, frequently lifting and carrying materials weighing 50 pounds.
Provides lead supervision to crews as assigned and ensures work is completed according to specifications and quality standards.
Ensures that all established safety standards are observed while work is performed, including the wearing of safety apparel.
Ensures the proper placement of barricades and warning signs.
Removes debris from drainage ditches, streets, roads, and alleys.
Operates heavy equipment in disposal of refuse at a City landfill and/or in the demolition of unsafe structures.
Assists supervisor in maintaining a stock of supplies and materials required to perform assignments.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Three (3) years of experience operating light, medium, and heavy equipment.
Must have Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the appropriate level of Texas Commercial "CDL" Driver's License plus all required endorsements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in operating manual transmission vehicles.
Five (5) years' experience operating heavy equipment (i.e. motor grader, milling machine, asphalt paver, excavator, tractor trailer).
Five (5) years' experience working with hot/cold mix asphalt.
Three (3) years' experience keeping accurate daily work documentation.

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.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of characteristics, limitations, and safety procedures of the equipment being operated.
Knowledge of equipment inspection procedures and maintenance requirements.
Knowledge of traffic safety practices and procedures.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to develop work schedules and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to recognize malfunctions in the equipment being operated.
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Working conditions are primarily in a construction site environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dust, damp/wet surfaces, high noise levels, oily surfaces, and hazardous heavy equipment.

Benefits

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

Note:

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

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.

Supplemental Questions

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
Yes - Both Programs
No

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
None of the above

Do you have the ability to read and write at a level necessary for a successful job performance?

How many years of experience do you have operating light, medium, and heavy equipment?

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

What type of Driver's License do you currently have?

Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
Class "B" Commercial Driver's License
Class "C" Driver's License
None of the above

What type of commercial vehicle or equipment transmissions do you have at least One (1) year of experience with?

I do not have any experience
Automatic Transmissions
Manual Transmissions

Please select the type of driver license endorsement (s) you have.

H - Authorizes the transportation of hazardous material (CDL only)
N - Authorizes the operation of a tank vehicle (CDL or CLP)
P - Authorizes the operation of a vehicle transporting passengers (CDL or CLP)
S - Authorizes the operation of a school bus (CDL or CLP)
T - Authorizes towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight (CDL only)
X - Authorizes the operation of a combination of hazardous material and tank vehicle (CDL only)
None of the above

Please select the type of driver license restriction (s) you have.

E - No manual transmission equipped CMV
L - No air brake equipped CMV
O - No tractor-trailer CMV
T - Automatic transmission
Z - No full air brake equipped CMV
None of the above

This position may be assigned to work at any of the following Service Center locations. While we cannot guarantee placement, please select the preferred Service Center(s) you are interested in:

Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, San Antonio, Texas 78233
Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78220
Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78254
West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78228
Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, San Antonio Texas 78228

How would you best describe your proficiency in reading and writing in English?

I am not able to communicate
Beginner (Know some words)
Intermediate (Communicate with minimal assistance)
Advanced (Can communicate)
Fluent (Able to effectively communicate and teach others)

How many years of experience do you have as a supervisor or crew lead? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

How many years of experience do you have working in roadway construction? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

How many years of experience do you have reading and interpreting engineering plans, blue prints, sketches and drawings? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

How many years of experience do you have recording/keeping accurate daily work documentation? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

How many years of experience do you have working with hot/cold mix asphalt? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
4 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

How many years of experience do you have hauling heavy equipment on 18 wheel truck & trailer? (INCLUDE employer history on application.)

I do not have any experience
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or more

Select any of the following equipment you have at least three (3) years of experience operating:

10 Yd Dump truck
26 CY Truck
Asphalt pavers
Bulldozers
Backhoe
Cranes
Excavators
Flat wheel rollers
Front end loaders
Graders
Haul Truck
Milling machines
Mini excavator
Motor graders
Paving machines
Pneumatic rollers
Rubbertire Gradall
Skid loaders
Sweepers
Track Dozer
Track Gradall
Tractor trailers
Utility trailer
Low Boys
Milling & Overlay
None of the above

This position may require working after normal business hours during emergency situations. Select any of the following shifts you are able and willing to work if needed:

Days
Evenings
Weekends
Nights
Holidays
On-call
After-hours
Rotating work schedules
Alternate work schedules
Adjusted work schedules

Describe your experience working on large construction or maintenance projects requiring you to operate heavy equipment. What types of projects and equipment did you manage? If you do not have any relevant experience, respond "n/a".

In this position, job duties change suddenly throughout the day. If you are asked to complete a priority task quickly, how would you respond to this task? If you do not have a relevant answer, respond "n/a".

I acknowledge that for this position I will be required to pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a City of San Antonio medical provider and receive a minimum of a 1-year medical certification card as a condition of employment. I further understand that this requirement also applies to current City employees applying for CDL positions and if I am a current City employee, I will no longer be grandfathered under the Driver Safety Program Administrative Directive 4.8 if I apply and am selected for this position.

I acknowledge

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

I agree

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

I acknowledge.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of San Antonio
Address: Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone: 210-207-8705
Website: http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx

Senior Equipment Operator (Public Works Operations)