Job Details

Heavy Equipment Operator III

Qualifications:

• Proof of high school graduation/GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must have (1) one year of experience in CFISD grounds department or related employment in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to operate tractors with a variety of implement attachments.
• Ability to operate tractor, backhoe, mower, top dresser, aerator, brush hog, tiller, chainsaw, chipping machine and box blade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.

Terms of Employment:

260 days

Salary/Paygrade:

$15.15/HS-4

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year 2024-2025

Essential Functions:

• Mow large open areas on facility grounds in the district.
• Trim trees and shrubs around the district using chain saws and chipping machine.
• Remove debris from storms and other sources from district sites to maintain neat and orderly appearance.
• Assist in the maintenance of playground fall surfaces.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Operate tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Ensure that vehicles, equipment and tools are in safe operating condition and perform preventative maintenance.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment safety and efficiency.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Management Staff.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent district-wide travel.

Deadline to Apply:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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